Jack Charles - Actor Profile

Jack Charles

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
21Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 5, 1943
Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Jack Charles Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jack Charles reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Jack 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 The Darkside, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jack Charles Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
The Darkside (2013) movie poster
★9.0

The Darkside: Writer and Director Warwick Thornton has assembled a collection of the most poignant, sad, funny and absurd ghost storie

The Darkside

2013•Drama
★7.6
Back to the Outback (2021) movie poster
★7.6

Back to the Outback: Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they are monsters, a ragtag group of Australia’s

Back to the Outback

2021•Family
★7.6
We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (2005) movie poster
★7.6

We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year: The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero w

We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

2005•Comedy
★7.5
Ablaze (2022) movie poster
★7.5

Ablaze: A feature documentary about opera singer Tiriki Onus who finds a 70-year-old silent film believed to be made by his gran

Ablaze

2022•Documentary
★7.5
Yagan (2013) movie poster
★7.5

Yagan: When Lieutenant-Governor James Stirling established Western Australia's Swan River colony (later the city of Perth) in 1

Yagan

2013•Documentary

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 The Future of Everything (Unlimited Ducks) Narrator Flop Similar →
2022 Ablaze Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Lake of Scars Narrator Flop Similar →
2021 Back to the Outback Greg, the Head Frill Neck (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Art of Incarceration Self Flop Similar →
2019 True History of the Kelly Gang Waiter Average Similar →
2015 Pan Chief Average Similar →
2015 Black Chook Black Ghost Flop Similar →
2014 The Agony of the Mind Self Flop Similar →
2013 The Darkside Ken Super Hit Similar →
2013 Yagan Midgegooroo Super Hit Similar →
2013 Mystery Road Old Boy Average Similar →
2009 The Last Supper The Thin Man Flop Similar →
2008 Bastardy Himself Average Similar →
2005 We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year Aboriginal Elder Super Hit Similar →
2004 Tom White - Flop Similar →
1993 Blackfellas Carey Average Similar →
1993 Bedevil Rick Flop Similar →
1978 The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith Harry Edwards Hit Similar →
1973 Dimboola: The Stage Play Mutton Flop Similar →
N/A Life After Man Banjo Flop Similar →

Jack Charles - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Charles?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Charles is "The Darkside" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jack Charles acted in?

Jack Charles has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Charles?

Other notable films include "Back to the Outback", "We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year", and "Ablaze".

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