John Charles - Actor Profile

John Charles

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
13Total Films
4.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1885

John Charles Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Charles reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of John 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 Buried Treasure, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Charles Movies Ranked

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

★4.2
Buried Treasure (1921) movie poster
★4.2

Buried Treasure: Strung around the idea of reincarnation, this film goes back in time to the days of the Spanish galleons and pirates bur

Buried Treasure

1921•Romance
★1.0
The Law of Compensation (1917) movie poster
★1.0

The Law of Compensation: A 1917 film directed by Joseph A. Golden & Julius Steger

The Law of Compensation

1917•Drama
★0.0
Sunshine Alley (1917) movie poster
★0.0

Sunshine Alley: In the poorest section of the city lives Nell, who spends her days at her grandfather's bird store, finding constant del

Sunshine Alley

1917•Drama
★0.0
The Victim (1916) movie poster
★0.0

The Victim: Ruth Merrill and her father both are serving prison terms but her's is lighter and she is released. She becomes the wife

The Victim

1916•Crime
★0.0
A Texas Steer (1915) movie poster
★0.0

A Texas Steer: Urged on by his wife and daughter and against his better judgment, Texas cattle-baron Maverick Brander, finds himself in

A Texas Steer

1915•Action

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1921 Buried Treasure Duc de Chavannes Flop Similar →
1921 It Isn't Being Done This Season Afeif Bey Flop Similar →
1919 The Hidden Truth George Reed Flop Similar →
1918 Cecilia of the Pink Roses George Dickson Flop Similar →
1918 With Neatness and Dispatch 'Slim' Keegan Flop Similar →
1917 Sunshine Alley Ben Davis Flop Similar →
1917 The Law of Compensation Frank Trevor Flop Similar →
1916 The Victim Jack Higgins Flop Similar →
1916 Temperance Town Jack Worth Flop Similar →
1916 Victime de la Cocaïne Jack Higgins Flop Similar →
1915 A Texas Steer Captain Fairleigh Bright Flop Similar →
1915 The Millionaire Baby Dr. Pool Flop Similar →
1915 The Quarry Detective Kearny Flop Similar →

John Charles - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Charles?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Charles is "Buried Treasure" with a rating of 4.2/10.

How many movies has John Charles acted in?

John Charles has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Charles?

Other notable films include "The Law of Compensation", "Sunshine Alley", and "The Victim".

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