Howard Charles Bio, Wiki
Howard Charles is an English Actor, Director, Writer, and Filmmaker well-known for recently starring as Maduka Kilroy in Starz’s July 2026 new drama series, “Fightland”. He is also well-recognized for appearing in Acorn TV’s “Whitstable Pearl” (2021-2024) and BBC’s “The Musketeers” (2014–2016). Some of the other shows and films he has starred in include “Shadow and Bone”, “Alex Rider”, “Liar”, “The Red Line”, and “Cleaner”.
Howard Charles Age
Charles is 42 years old as of 2025. He was born on September 6, 1983, in Brixton, London, United Kingdom. Therefore, he celebrates his birthday every year on the 6th of September.
Howard Charles Height/Measurements
Charles stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 1.5 inches.
Howard Charles Education
Charles is a graduate of Kingston College in England. There he attended from the year 2000 to the year 2005. He earned a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) before completing a BA (Hons) in Acting for Stage and Media at Kingston College. Charles later continued his acting training at Drama Centre London – there he received advanced classical training after being awarded the Lady Rothermere Drama Award and a Leverhulme Scholarship.
Howard Charles Career
Charles is well-known for his work in television, film, and theatre. After college, Charles began performing in stage productions with well-known companies like the Royal Shakespeare Company, London’s West End, and the Royal Court Theatre.
Charles became widely known after playing ‘Porthos’ in the BBC adventure series “The Musketeers” (he held this role from the year 2014 to the year 2016. He later appeared as ‘Arken Visser’ (AKA the Conductor) in Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone”. From the year 2021 to the year 2024, Charles starred as ‘DCI Mike McGuire’ in the mystery drama “Whitstable Pearl”.
In addition to these major roles, Charles has appeared in several other television series like “Alex Rider”, “Top Boy”, and “Beautiful People”. Besides his acting career, Charles also works behind the scenes as a director, writer, and producer – he says that he really loves to contribute to different creative projects.
Howard Charles Net Worth
In Charles’s career as an Actor, Director, Writer, and Filmmaker, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $2 Million and $10 Million.
Howard Charles Family
Charles is of mixed English and Jamaican descent, and he was born and raised in Brixton, London, United Kingdom. However, Charles manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of Charles’s family information will be done when available.
Howard Charles Spouse
Charles manages to keep information regarding whether or not he is in any relationship private. It is also not known whether Charles has ever been in a relationship or not, and having kids or not. An update of his marital status will be done when available.
Howard Charles Fightland
Charles appears in Starz’s new drama series, “Fightland”, which premiered on July 31. He plays the role of Maduka “Duke” Kilroy in the series. The series follows Duke Kilroy (a former boxing champion who returns home after spending eight years in a U.S. prison). Determined to get justice, he goes after Kingsley Marshall. Kingsley is the powerful crime boss and former promoter he believes betrayed him and caused his downfall. One of the producers of the show is Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson!
Howard Charles Movies and Shows | Video Games
Films
The other movies that Charles has appeared in (apart from the ones mentioned in the biography and career parts) are:
- The Scorpion King: Book of Souls
- Monster Party
- &ME
- Sound
- Standing By
TV Shows
The other television shows that Charles has appeared in (apart from the ones mentioned in the biography and career parts) are:
- The Widow
- The Librarians
- Top Boy
- Black Forest
- Switch
- Beautiful People
Video Games
Apart from starring in films and television shows, Charles has also voiced in 2 video games;
- “Legacy of Kain: Dead Sun” – as Emperor
- “Need for Speed” (2015) – as Manu
Howard Charles Instagram
He is vocal on his social media account, where he posts frequently. On his Instagram page, he has around 30.8K followers.