Charles Frederick Wolcott (September 29, 1906 – January 26, 1987) was an influential American composer and music director, known for his contributions to both the music and spiritual worlds. Born in Flint, Michigan, Wolcott attended the University of Michigan, where he formed his own band, "Charley Wolcott and His Wolverines." After graduation, he joined Jean Goldkette's band as a jazz pianist and worked with notable musicians such as Bix Beiderbecke and the Dorsey Brothers. He became an arranger for prominent artists like Paul Whiteman and Benny Goodman.

Wolcott's Hollywood career began at Walt Disney Studios, where he wrote music for cartoons and orchestrated classic films such as "Pinocchio" and "Bambi." By 1944, he was the General Musical Director at Disney, contributing to films like "Saludos Amigos" and "Song of the South." In 1950, he moved to MGM Studios, where he eventually became General Musical Director. He was credited with introducing rock-and-roll to films, notably incorporating "Rock Around the Clock" into "Blackboard Jungle."

Beyond his music career, Wolcott was deeply involved in the Baháʼí Faith. He left Hollywood in 1960 to serve as the national secretary of the U.S. Baháʼí Assembly and was later elected to the Universal House of Justice, the faith's supreme governing body, serving from 1963 until his death in 1987 in Haifa, Israel. Wolcott's legacy includes both his musical achievements and his contributions to the Baháʼí community. He was survived by his wife, Harriett Louise Marshall, and their daughters, Sheila and Marsha.