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Craig Charles
Acting

Craig Charles

Born 1964-07-11
Liverpool, England, UK
Department: Acting

Biography

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

Prominent works featuring Craig Charles

Coronation Street
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Coronation Street

1960
TMDB2.7
Red Dwarf
TV
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Red Dwarf

1988
TMDB4.0
Have I Got News for You
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Have I Got News for You

1990
TMDB3.5
Would I Lie to You?
TV
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Would I Lie to You?

2007
TMDB3.9
Loose Women
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Loose Women

1999
TMDB1.7
Lexx
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Lexx

1997
TMDB3.5
Ghostwatch
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Ghostwatch

1992
TMDB3.5
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011
TMDB3.0
An Audience with...
TV
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An Audience with...

1978
TMDB2.6
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

2002
TMDB3.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (85 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
I'm A Celebrity... Unpacked (South Africa)I'm A Celebrity... Unpacked (South Africa)SelfTV Series2026
Zombie ApacheZombie ApacheLiverpool JoeMovie2025
Sam and DougSam and DougDougMovie2023
I'm a Celebrity... South AfricaI'm a Celebrity... South AfricaSelf - ContestantTV Series2023
Best Year EverBest Year EverSelf - Narrator (voice)TV Series2022
Craig Charles: UFO ConspiraciesCraig Charles: UFO ConspiraciesSelfTV Series2022
MoneybagsMoneybagsSelfTV Series2021
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million YearsRed Dwarf: The First Three Million YearsSelfTV Series2020
Red Dwarf: The Promised DocRed Dwarf: The Promised DocSelfMovie2020
Red Dwarf: The Promised LandRed Dwarf: The Promised LandDavid ListerMovie2020
Meet the RichardsonsMeet the RichardsonsCraig CharlesTV Series2020
Ken Dodd: How Tickled We WereKen Dodd: How Tickled We WereNarrator (voice)Movie2018
Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XIIRed Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XIISelfMovie2017
We Have Been WatchingWe Have Been WatchingSelfTV Series2017
Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XIRed Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XISelfMovie2016
John Bishop: In Conversation with...John Bishop: In Conversation with...SelfTV Series2016
Through the KeyholeThrough the KeyholeSelf - PanelistTV Series2013
Red Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series XRed Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series XSelfMovie2012
Ghostwatch: Behind the CurtainsGhostwatch: Behind the CurtainsSelfMovie2012
Evidently... John Cooper ClarkeEvidently... John Cooper ClarkeHimselfMovie2012
Celebrity Antiques Road TripCelebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - ParticipantTV Series2011
Red Dwarf: Back to EarthRed Dwarf: Back to EarthListerMovie2009
Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to EarthRed Dwarf: The Making of Back to EarthSelfMovie2009
Clubbing to DeathClubbing to DeathCarl BegsleyMovie2008
Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series IRed Dwarf: The Beginning - Series ISelfMovie2007
Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series IIRed Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series IISelfMovie2007
Would I Lie to You?Would I Lie to You?SelfTV Series2007
FatedFatedPedroMovie2006
Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIIIRed Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIIIHimselfMovie2006
The DealerThe DealerScott FlowerMovie2006
Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VIIRed Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VIISelfMovie2005
Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VIIRed Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VIIThanksMovie2005
Collectormania 7Collectormania 7SelfMovie2005
Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VIRed Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VISelfMovie2005
Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VIRed Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VIThanksMovie2005
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series VRed Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series VSelfMovie2004
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series VRed Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series VThanksMovie2004
The Gadget ShowThe Gadget ShowSelf - HostTV Series2004
Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IVRed Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IVSelfMovie2004
Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IVRed Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IVThanksMovie2004
Red Dwarf: All Change - Series IIIRed Dwarf: All Change - Series IIISelfMovie2003
Red Dwarf: All Change - Series IIIRed Dwarf: All Change - Series IIIThanksMovie2003
The GamesSelfTV Series2003
Red Dwarf A–ZRed Dwarf A–ZSelfMovie2003
Red Dwarf A–ZRed Dwarf A–ZThanksMovie2003
Launching Red DwarfSelf / Lister (archive footage)Movie2002
Launching Red DwarfThanksMovie2002
Takeshi's CastleTakeshi's CastleSelf / AppearanceTV Series2002
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!SelfTV Series2002
Ricky and BiancaRicky and BiancaVinceTV Series2002
Robot Wars ExtremeSelf / AppearanceTV Series2001
Don't WalkDon't WalkNarratorMovie2000
Loose WomenLoose WomenSelfTV Series1999
Can't Smeg Won't SmegCan't Smeg Won't SmegListerMovie1998
Robot WarsRobot WarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1998
Unseen Big BreakSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Swirly Thing AlertSwirly Thing AlertHimselfMovie1997
Space CadetsSpace CaptainTV Series1997
LexxLexxThe WardenTV Series1997
Captain ButlerCaptain ButlerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
Craig Charles: Live on Earth!Craig Charles: Live on Earth!Self / AppearanceMovie1995
The GovernorThe GovernorEugene BuffyTV Series1995
Red Dwarf: Smeg OutsRed Dwarf: Smeg OutsListerMovie1995
The Easter StoriesJudasTV Series1994
Red Dwarf: Smeg UpsRed Dwarf: Smeg UpsListerMovie1994
Prince CindersPrince CindersZipper - Cat (voice)Movie1993
CyberzoneZone WardenTV Series1993
GhostwatchGhostwatchInterviewerMovie1992
Terry Wogan's Friday NightSelfTV Series1992
Amnesty International's Big 30Amnesty International's Big 30Dave ListerMovie1991
Pebble MillSelfTV Series1991
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouSelfTV Series1990
The WordThe WordSelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
Screen OneScreen OneInterviewerTV Series1989
This MorningThis MorningSelfTV Series1988
Red DwarfRed DwarfDave ListerTV Series1988
The MarksmanThe MarksmanMacFaddenTV Series1987
The MarksmanThe MarksmanPoemTV Series1987
Daytime LiveSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
It's WickedSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
Business as UsualBusiness as UsualEddieMovie1987
An Audience with...An Audience with...SelfTV Series1978
Coronation StreetCoronation StreetLloyd MullaneyTV Series1960
Tor! Total FootballTor! Total FootballNarrator (voice)Movie—
GhostwatchSelfMovie—
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