Charles Wisner Barrell | |
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| Born | 6 July 1885 |
| Died | 20 June 1974 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist; Writer; Public relations |
| Years active | c.1907–1970s |
| Notable work | Identifying Shakespeare |
Charles Wisner Barrell (6 July 1885 – 20 June 1974) was an American writer. He first became significant as an art critic, promoting realism. He later built a career as an early exponent of public relations and as a documentary film maker.
In his later life he became a prominent supporter of the Oxfordian theory of Shakespeare authorship, making significant contributions to the theory. His claims for the Ashbourne portrait were particularly influential.