Craig Charles - Actor Profile

Craig Charles

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
36Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 11, 1964
Birth Place: Liverpool, England, UK

About Craig Charles

Craig Joseph Charles (born 11 July 1964) is a British actor, television presenter and disc jockey. He is best known for his role as Dave Lister in the science-fiction comedy, Red Dwarf, as well as his work on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC radio.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Craig Charles Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Craig Charles reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Craig Charles'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 Evidently... John Cooper Clarke, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Craig Charles Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Craig Charles's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Evidently... John Cooper Clarke (2012) movie poster
★9.0

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke: A look at the life of John Cooper Clarke. From his rise as a 'punk poet', through his heroin addiction, and finally to h

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

2012•Documentary
★8.5
Red Dwarf A–Z (2003) movie poster
★8.5

Red Dwarf A–Z: A compilation of clips and interviews, originally broadcast on BBC2's Red Dwarf Night, celebrating the show's 10th anniv

Red Dwarf A–Z

2003•Documentary
★8.0
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994) movie poster
★8.0

Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups: Kryten presents a collection of bloopers from series 4 to 6 of Red Dwarf.

Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups

1994•Comedy
★8.0
Launching Red Dwarf (2002) movie poster
★8.0

Launching Red Dwarf: A documentary about the making of the first series of "Red Dwarf" (1988).

Launching Red Dwarf

2002•Documentary
★8.0
Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs (1995) movie poster
★8.0

Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs: A video release containing toxic waste from the first three series of space comedy Red Dwarf. Witness the cast, and a nu

Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs

1995•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Craig Charles has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Zombie Apache Liverpool Joe Flop Similar →
2023 Sam and Doug Doug Hit Similar →
2020 Red Dwarf: The Promised Land David Lister Hit Similar →
2018 Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2017 Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII Self Flop Similar →
2016 Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XI Self Flop Similar →
2012 Red Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series X Self Flop Similar →
2012 Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains Self Flop Similar →
2012 Evidently... John Cooper Clarke Himself Super Hit Similar →
2009 Red Dwarf: Back to Earth Lister Average Similar →
2009 Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth Self Flop Similar →
2008 Clubbing to Death Carl Begsley Flop Similar →
2007 Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II Self Hit Similar →
2007 Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I Self Average Similar →
2006 Fated Pedro Flop Similar →
2006 Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII Himself Flop Similar →
2006 The Dealer Scott Flower Flop Similar →
2005 Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII Self Flop Similar →
2005 Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI Self Hit Similar →
2004 Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V Self Flop Similar →
2004 Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV Self Hit Similar →
2003 Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Red Dwarf A–Z Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Launching Red Dwarf Self / Lister (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Don't Walk Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 Can't Smeg Won't Smeg Lister Flop Similar →
1997 Unseen Big Break - Flop Similar →
1997 Swirly Thing Alert Himself Flop Similar →
1995 Craig Charles: Live on Earth! - Flop Similar →
1995 Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs Lister Super Hit Similar →
1994 Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups Lister Super Hit Similar →
1993 Prince Cinders Zipper - Cat (voice) Flop Similar →
1992 Ghostwatch Interviewer Hit Similar →
1991 Amnesty International's Big 30 Dave Lister Flop Similar →
1987 Business as Usual Eddie Average Similar →
N/A Tor! Total Football Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →

Craig Charles - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Craig Charles?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Craig Charles is "Evidently... John Cooper Clarke" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Craig Charles acted in?

Craig Charles has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Craig Charles?

Other notable films include "Red Dwarf A–Z", "Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups", and "Launching Red Dwarf".

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