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Charles "Honi" Coles

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
10Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 2, 1911
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About Charles "Honi" Coles

Charles "Honi" Coles (April 2, 1911 – November 12, 1992) was an American actor and tap dancer. He was best known for his role as Tito Suarez in the film Dirty Dancing.

Known For: Acting

Charles "Honi" Coles Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Charles "Honi" Coles reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Charles "Honi" Coles's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Charles "Honi" Coles's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Night of 100 Stars II, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Charles "Honi" Coles Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Charles "Honi" Coles's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Night of 100 Stars II (1985) movie poster
★8.0

Night of 100 Stars II: This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live ent

Night of 100 Stars II

1985•Comedy
★7.3
Dirty Dancing (1987) movie poster
★7.3

Dirty Dancing: Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Housem

Dirty Dancing

1987•Drama
★7.3
Rocky II (1979) movie poster
★7.3

Rocky II: After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles

Rocky II

1979•Drama
★6.5
The Cotton Club (1984) movie poster
★6.5

The Cotton Club: Harlem's legendary Cotton Club becomes a hotbed of passion and violence as the lives and loves of entertainers and gangs

The Cotton Club

1984•Crime
★6.0
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982) movie poster
★6.0

The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me: Rodney Dangerfield's first ABC special, featuring stand-up and sketches.

The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

1982•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Charles "Honi" Coles has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1987 Dirty Dancing Tito Suarez Hit Similar →
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Cotton Club Suger Coates Hit Similar →
1982 The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me Self Average Similar →
1981 Mr. Griffin and Me William 'Bill' Murphy Flop Similar →
1979 Rocky II Singer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1979 Charleston Old Shady Flop Similar →
N/A Milt & Honi himself Flop Similar →
N/A Honor Coles, Le Danseur De Claquettes Distingue Self Flop Similar →

Charles "Honi" Coles - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles "Honi" Coles?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles "Honi" Coles is "Night of 100 Stars II" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Charles "Honi" Coles acted in?

Charles "Honi" Coles has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles "Honi" Coles?

Other notable films include "Dirty Dancing", "Rocky II", and "The Cotton Club".

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