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Initially studied graphic design at an art school in Leicester, but on returning to Devon, a passion for acting took over his interest. See more trivia »

Born:

Walter Charles Dance
in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK
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2013 Justin and the Knights of Valour (post-production)
Legantir
 
2012 Midnight's Children (post-production)
 
2012 Coup (TV series) (post-production)
John Hodder
– Episode #1.1 (2012) … John Hodder
– Episode #1.2 … John Hodder
– Episode #1.3 … John Hodder
– Episode #1.4 … John Hodder
 
2012 St George's Day (post-production)
Trenchard
 
2013 Viy. Vozvrashchenie
 
2011-2012 Game of Thrones (TV series)
Tywin Lannister
– Valar Morghulis (2012) … Tywin Lannister
– The Prince of Winterfell (2012) … Tywin Lannister
– A Man Without Honor (2012) … Tywin Lannister
– The Old Gods and the New (2012) … Tywin Lannister
– The Ghost of Harrenhal (2012) … Tywin Lannister
See all 10 episodes »
 
2012 Underworld: Awakening
Thomas
 
2011 Neverland (TV mini-series)
Dr. Fludd
 
2011/IV The Door (short)
Thomas Arlington
 
2011 Your Highness
King Tallious
 
2011 There Be Dragons
Monsignor Solano
 
2011 Ironclad
Archbishop Langton
 
2011 The Mapmaker (short)
Rowan
 
2010 This September (TV series)
Edmund Aird
– A Healing Heart (2010) … Edmund Aird
– Family Secret (2010) … Edmund Aird
 
2010 The Commuter (short)
The Traffic Warden
 
2010 Paris Connections
Aleksandr Borinski
 
2010 Going Postal (TV movie)
Lord Vetinari
 
2010 The Clerk's Tale (short)
Ralph
 
2009 Trinity (TV series)
Dr. Edmund Maltravers
– Episode #1.8 (2009) … Dr. Edmund Maltravers
– Episode #1.7 (2009) … Dr. Edmund Maltravers
– Episode #1.6 (2009) … Dr. Edmund Maltravers
– Episode #1.5 (2009) … Dr. Edmund Maltravers
– Episode #1.4 (2009) … Dr. Edmund Maltravers
See all 8 episodes »
 
2009 Merlin (TV series)
Aredian
– The Witchfinder (2009) … Aredian
 
2009 Clatterford (TV series)
Charles Dance
– Ladies in Lavender (2009) … Charles Dance
– New Beginnings (2009) … Charles Dance (uncredited)
 
2007 Consenting Adults (TV movie)
Jack Wolfenden
 
2007/V Intervention
Private Investigator
 
2007 The Contractor (video)
DCS Andrew Windsor
 
2007 Fallen Angel (TV mini-series)
David Byfield
– The Office of the Dead (2007) … David Byfield
– The Judgement of Strangers (2007) … David Byfield
– The Four Last Things (2007) … David Byfield
 
2006 Twice Upon a Time
Le maître de cérémonie du Battar
 
2006 Starter for 10
Michael Harbinson
 
2006 Scoop
Mr. Malcolm
 
2006 Dolls (short)
Narrator
 
2006 Marple: By the Pricking of My Thumbs (TV movie)
Septimus Bligh
 
2005 Bleak House (TV mini-series)
Mr. Tulkinghorn
– Episode #1.12 (2005) … Mr. Tulkinghorn
– Episode #1.11 (2005) … Mr. Tulkinghorn
– Episode #1.10 (2005) … Mr. Tulkinghorn
– Episode #1.9 (2005) … Mr. Tulkinghorn
– Episode #1.8 (2005) … Mr. Tulkinghorn
See all 12 episodes »
 
2005 To the Ends of the Earth (TV mini-series)
Sir Henry Somerset
– Close Quarters (2005) … Sir Henry Somerset
 
2005 Titanic: Birth of a Legend (TV documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
2005 Fingersmith (TV series)
Mr. Christopher Lilly
 
2005 Last Rights (TV mini-series)
Wheeler
 
2004 Don Bosco (TV movie)
Marchese Clementi
 
2004 When Hitler Invaded Britain (TV documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
2003 Labyrinth
Charles Lushington
 
2003 Looking for Victoria (TV movie)
Charles Greville
 
2003 Henry VIII (TV movie)
Duke of Buckingham
 
2003 Trial & Retribution (TV series)
Greg Harwood
– Suspicion: Part 2 (2003) … Greg Harwood
– Suspicion: Part 1 (2003) … Greg Harwood
 
2003 Swimming Pool
John Bosload
 
2003 City and Crimes
Cox William
 
2002 Foyle's War (TV series)
Guy Spencer
– The White Feather (2002) … Guy Spencer
 
2002 Black and White
Roderic Chamberlain
 
2002 Ali G Indahouse
David Carlton
 
2001 Gosford Park
Lord Raymond Stockbridge
 
2001 Dark Blue World
Wing Commander Bentley
 
2001 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (TV movie)
Ralph Nickleby
 
2001 Jurij
Padre di Jurij
 
2000 Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (TV series)
Kenneth Crisby
– Drop Dead (2000) … Kenneth Crisby
 
2000 Justice in Wonderland (TV movie)
Neil Hamilton
 
2000 Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes (TV series)
Sir Henry Carlyle
– The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2000) … Sir Henry Carlyle
 
1999 Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Frank
 
1999 Chrono-Perambulator (short)
James 'Dougie' Douglas
 
1998 Hilary and Jackie
Derek Du Pré
 
1998 What Rats Won't Do
Gerald
 
1997 The Blood Oranges
Cyril
 
1997 In the Presence of Mine Enemies (TV movie)
Captain Richter
 
1997 Rebecca (TV movie)
Maxim de Winter
 
1996 Michael Collins
Soames
 
1996 Space Truckers
Nabel/Macanudo
 
1996 Undertow (TV movie)
Lyle Yates
 
1996 Potemkin: The Runner's Cut (short)
Sergei Eisenstein
 
1995 The Surgeon
Dr. Ed Mittlesbay
 
1994 Desvío al paraíso
Quinn
 
1994 Kabloonak
Robert Flaherty
 
1994 China Moon
Rupert Munro
 
1993 Century
Professor Mandry
 
1993 Last Action Hero
Benedict
 
1992 Alien³
Clemens
 
1992 La valle di pietra
Surveyor
 
1990 The Phantom of the Opera (TV movie)
Erik The Phantom of the Opera
 
1990 The Lancaster Miller Affair (TV mini-series)
Aircraft Company Manager
 
1989 Goldeneye (TV movie)
Ian Fleming
 
1988 First Born (TV mini-series)
Edward Forester
– Episode #1.3 (1988) … Edward Forester
– Episode #1.2 (1988) … Edward Forester
– Episode #1.1 (1988) … Edward Forester
 
1988 Out of the Shadows (TV movie)
Michael Hayden
 
1988 Pascali's Island
Anthony Bowles
 
1987 Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)
Robert Smythe
– Skeleton in the Cupboard (1987) … Robert Smythe
 
1987 Hidden City
James Richards
 
1987 Good Morning, Babylon
D.W. Griffith
 
1987 Out on a Limb (TV movie)
Gerry Stamford
 
1987 White Mischief
Josslyn Hay
 
1986 The Golden Child
Sardo Numspa
 
1986 Screen Two (TV series)
Paul Hatcher
– The McGuffin (1986) … Paul Hatcher
 
1985 This Lightning Always Strikes Twice (TV movie)
James Latimer
 
1985 Thunder Rock (TV movie)
Charleston
 
1985 Plenty
Raymond Brock
 
1984 The Secret Servant (TV series)
Harry Maxim
 
1980-1984 Play for Today (TV series)
Captain John Truman / Colin
– Rainy Day Women (1984) … Captain John Truman
– Dreams of Leaving (1980) … Colin
 
1984 The Jewel in the Crown (TV mini-series)
Guy Perron
– The Division of the Spoils (1984) … Guy Perron
– Pandora's Box (1984) … Guy Perron
– The Moghul Room (1984) … Guy Perron
– Travelling Companions (1984) … Guy Perron
– An Evening at the Maharanee's (1984) … Guy Perron
 
1983 The Professionals (TV series)
Parker
– The Ojuka Situation (1983) … Parker
 
1983 The Last Day (TV movie)
 
1982 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
Borghejm
– Little Eyolf (1982) … Borghejm
 
1982 Frost in May (TV mini-series)
– Beyond the Glass (1982)
 
1982 Masterpiece Theatre: Nancy Astor (TV mini-series)
Edward Hartford-Jones
 
1981 For Your Eyes Only
Claus
 
1980 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
Siegfried Sassoon
– Fatal Spring (1980) … Siegfried Sassoon
 
1979 Tales of the Unexpected (TV movie)
 
1977 Raffles (TV series)
Teddy Garland
– Mr Justice Raffles (1977) … Teddy Garland
 
1975 Edward the King (TV series)
Prince Eddy
– Scandal (1975) … Prince Eddy
– The Royal Quadrille (1975) … Prince Eddy
 
1974 Father Brown (TV series)
Commandant Neil O'Brien
– The Secret Garden (1974) … Commandant Neil O'Brien
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2004 Ladies in Lavender. (written by)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2004 Ladies in Lavender. (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (36 titles)
2012 Words of the Titanic (TV documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
2012 Great West End Theatres (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 This Week (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 February 2012 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Living the Life (TV series)
Himself
– Paul McGann and Charles Dance (2012) … Himself
 
2011 Neverland: Where It All Began (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Merlin: Secrets & Magic (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Hardwork and Heartbreak (2009) … Himself
– Witch Hunt (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 September 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Drama Trails (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 'Jewel in the Crown' to 'Band of Gold' (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Dickens Secret Lover (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
2005-2007 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 August 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 October 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2007 The Best of Masterpiece Theatre (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2007 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Starter for 10 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Tubridy Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.25 (2006) … Himself
 
2005 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.62 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The 50 Greatest Documentaries (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Evening Standard British Film Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 The Kumars at No. 42 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.2 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 November 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 November 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The Heaven and Earth Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Big Brother's Efourum (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.22 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 The Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2003 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 V Graham Norton (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.58 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Collision Course (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2002 A History of Britain (TV series documentary)
– The Two Winstons (2002) (voice)
 
2001 Alien Evolution (TV documentary)
Himself/Clemens
 
2001 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Charles Dance (2001) … Himself
 
1998 The Making of 'Space Truckers' (video documentary short)
Himself - 'Mancanudo'/'Nabel'
 
1997 Richard and Judy Exclusive (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.13 (1997) … Himself
 
1993 Entertainment UK (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
– Episode dated 16 December 1993 (1993) … Himself - Interviewee
 
1993 Primer plano (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 December 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1992 The Making of 'Alien 3' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1991 Masterchef (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.1 (1991) … Himself
 
1990 This Week (TV series)
Himself
– The Last Picture Show? (1990) … Himself
 
1985 An Audience with Billy Connolly (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2003 The Making of 'Alien³' (video documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage: Appeared as James Tyrone in Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey Into Night" at the Lyric Theater, West End, London; 11/00-3/01. See more »

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3 Interviews  | 1 Article  | See more »

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on certain scenes in the series 'Game of Thrones'] You saw all this violence and all this rumpy pumpy, and it's all doggie-style. I said to [the executive producers] 'Obviously, the missionary position didn't come into vogue for a few years yet in the Seven Kingdoms. And they said 'We wanted it to be kind of animalistic, Charles' and I said, 'Well, it's certainly that'. See more »

Trivia:

Initially studied graphic design at an art school in Leicester, but on returning to Devon, a passion for acting took over his interest. See more »

Trademark:

Often plays Villains See more »

Star Sign:

Libra