His other films include “The Dirty Dozen” (1967), “Ten to Midnight” (1983), “The President’s Assassin” (1987), “Death Wish V” (1994), and “Dead to Rights” (1995). In his youth, he worked as a coal miner until he was drafted to serve in World War II. He was best known for playing tough-guy, vigilante roles in films like “The Magnificent Seven” and “Death Wish”. 1 box office attraction, commanding $1 million per film. In the early 1970s, he was the world’s No. Lee Thompson and had also appeared in 15 films with his second wife, Jill Ireland. He had long-term associations with film directors like Michael Winner and J. Tony, Suzanne, Zuleika Bronson and Katrina Holden BronsonĬharles Bronson was an actor from the USA who was famous for the role of a police officer, gunfighters, and vigilante in the revenge-oriented plotline. Harriet Tendler (First Wife), Jill Ireland (Second Wife), Kim Weeks (Third Wife) Quick Facts About Charles Bronson Celebrated Name