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Charles Bronson

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Key facts

Birth name (prisoner) Michael Gordon Peterson[1]
Birth place (prisoner) Luton, Bedfordshire, England[1]
Birth date (prisoner) December 1952[1]
Birth name (actor) Charles Dennis Buchinsky[3]
Occupation (actor) American actor[3]
Death date (actor) August 30, 2003[3]

Charles Bronson is the name of two different people: an American actor and a British prisoner. The actor, born Charles Dennis Buchinsky, was known for tough-guy roles in films like *Death Wish* [3]. The prisoner, born Michael Gordon Peterson, is one of the UK's longest-serving inmates [1]. See Charles Bronson for the prisoner.

Context

Charles Bronson is a name shared by two distinct individuals: an American actor and a British prisoner. The actor, born Charles Dennis Buchinsky in 1921, gained fame for his rugged persona in films like *The Magnificent Seven* and *Death Wish* [3]. The prisoner, born Michael Gordon Peterson in 1952, became known as one of Britain's most notorious inmates, with a criminal record including armed robbery [1]. The name also appears as Charles Salvador in some sources [2].

Documented claims

  • The prisoner Charles Bronson was convicted of armed robbery in 1974. [1]
  • The actor Charles Bronson was best known for tough-guy roles in films such as *The Magnificent Seven* and *Death Wish*. [3]

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Questions and answers

What was Charles Bronson convicted for?

The prisoner Charles Bronson was convicted of armed robbery in 1974 [1].

Why did Charles Bronson pass away?

The actor Charles Bronson died on August 30, 2003, at age 81 [3].

What ethnicity was Charles Bronson?

The actor was of Lithuanian descent, born to Lithuanian immigrant parents [3].

Sources

  1. Charles Bronson: Who is he and why is he in prison? — bbc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Charles Bronson: Who is Britain's most notorious prisoner and why has he ... — news.sky.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Charles Bronson(1921-2003) — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People