Acting
James Charles
Born 1999-05-23
Bethlehem, New York, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
James Charles Dickinson is an American beauty YouTuber and makeup artist. While working as a local makeup artist in his hometown of Bethlehem, New York, he started a YouTube channel, posting makeup tutorials. His career has included multiple online controversies, including a widely publicized feud with fellow beauty YouTuber Tati Westbrook in 2019. In 2021, he admitted to sexting with two underage boys after a series of allegations came out against him, though he denied knowing their age at the time.
Known For
Prominent works featuring James Charles
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Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2007
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RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
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Kids' Choice Awards
1987
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Escape the Night
2016
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Apologies in Advance with Andrea Russett
2017
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The World of Jeffree Star
2019
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Nikita Unfiltered
2020
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Instant Influencer with James Charles
2020
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Carter's Haunted House
2025
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Glam Games
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Glam Games
2025
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (12 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glam Games | Self - Guest Judge | TV Series | 2025 | |
 | Carter's Haunted House | Self | TV Series | 2025 |
 | Instant Influencer with James Charles | Self - Host | TV Series | 2020 |
| Instant Influencer with James Charles | Executive Producer | TV Series | 2020 |
| Instant Influencer with James Charles | Creator | TV Series | 2020 |
 | Nikita Unfiltered | Self | TV Series | 2020 |
 | The World of Jeffree Star | Self | TV Series | 2019 |
 | Apologies in Advance with Andrea Russett | Self | TV Series | 2017 |
 | Escape the Night | The Lifeguard | TV Series | 2016 |
 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Self - Audience Member | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Keeping Up with the Kardashians | Self | TV Series | 2007 |
 | Kids' Choice Awards | Self | TV Series | 1987 |