Charles Ellis
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Charles Ellis has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). Described as the math/engineering backbone who ensured the bridge wouldn’t collapse; fired by Strauss and under-credited historically.
Civil engineer (design/structural calculations for Golden Gate Bridge) at Golden Gate Bridge project (design team under Joseph Strauss) specializing in Structural engineering, Bridge design, Mathematics (engineering calculations).
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Role | Civil engineer (design/structural calculations for Golden Gate Bridge) |
| Affiliation | Golden Gate Bridge project (design team under Joseph Strauss) |
Which podcasts has Charles Ellis appeared on?
Charles Ellis came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Charles Ellis mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Joseph Strauss