Craig Charles

Quick Facts

Full Name	Craig Charles
Occupation	Tv Actor
Date Of Birth	Jul 11, 1964(1964-07-11)
Age	60
Birthplace	Liverpool
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Cancer

Craig Charles Biography

Craig Charles is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on July 11, 1964 in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. English soap-opera veteran, who been Lloyd Mullaney in over 650 episodes of Coronation Street. He also co-starred in the TV show Red Dwarf.

He was a co-star on the science fiction show Red Dwarf alongside He co-starred on the science fiction series Red Dwarf with Chris Barrie..

Charles has been involved in the music industry through much of his career. His bands have included Watt 4 (1980), in which he played keyboards and sang, Craig Charles and the Beat Burglars (1989), The Sons of Gordon Gekko (1989), where he wrote lyrics and also composed tunes and The Eye (2000–02), with whom he recorded the rock album “Giving You The Eye, Live at the Edinburgh Festival”. Charles plays guitar and piano.

Charles was involved in the Liverpool music scene, writing and singing lyrics for a number of local rock bands. In 1980, he played keyboards, bass and provided voice in the rock band Watt 4. He performed his political rap lyrics as a ‘Wordsmith’. In 1983, Charles was invited to record a session on the John Peel BBC Radio show, performing his poems backed by a band. This was his first professional engagement. He recorded a further Peel Session in 1984.

He was married to the second time to Jackie Fleming, in 1997 following a five- year marriage with Cathy Tyson ended in 1989.

Craig Charles Net Worth

Craig Charles is one of the richest Tv Actor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Craig Charles 's net worth $2.5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his professional career as poet in the 1980s.

The actor is also known to host the popular game series Robot Wars as well as the radio show Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show. Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show.

Craig Joseph Charles (born 11 July 1964) is a British actor, television presenter, DJ and poet. He plays Dave Lister in the science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf and played Lloyd Mullaney in the soap opera Coronation Street. As a funk and soul DJ he regularly appears on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, and was the presenter of the gladiator-style game show Robot Wars from 1998 to 2004.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Craig Charles height 5 ft 7 in Craig weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Craig Charles Dating?

According to our records, Craig Charles married to Jackie Fleming , Cathy Tyson. As of December 1, 2023, Craig Charles’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1987, Charles provided the poem track used for the opening credits of the BBC series The Marksman (in which he also acted), which is included on the album “The Marksman: Music from the BBC TV series”. Charles wrote lyrics for Suzanne Rhatigan’s album To Hell With Love (1992). In 1993, Charles was signed to the Acid Jazz record label.

Facts & Trivia

Craig Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Craig Charles celebrates birthday on July 11 of every year.

Charles appeared in the John Godber comedy play Teechers, in which he swapped in and out of various roles, at the Arts Theatre, London, and at the Edinburgh Festival (1989), and he played Idle Jack in the pantomime Dick Whittington, at the Hull New Theatre (1997). In 2000, he performed the show Craig Charles and His Band at the Edinburgh Festival.

Why did Craig Charles leave Coronation Street?

Speaking candidly with the Sunday Express, Craig explained that he had decided to quit the show after feeling that the producers had gotten too obsessed with ‘dark and depressing’ storylines. He said: “Viewers said they loved Lloyd and Steve’s comedy act, especially when they were in the cab office.

What is Craig Charles doing now?

Craig’s focus has now switched from acting to radio, presenting his House Party on BBC Radio 2 and two shows on BBC Radio 6 Music. He can be heard on BBC Radio 6 Music each weekday, from 1-4pm, and The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show which airs Saturday nights, 6-9pm.

Is Craig Charles still married?

Craig and his journalist wife Jackie Fleming have been married since 1999. They have two children together, called Anna Jo and Nellie.

What nationality is Craig Charles?

British

How did Lloyd leave Coronation Street?

In 2008 it was announced that producers had signed Charles up for a special three-year contract. On 28 May 2011, it was announced Charles would be leaving Coronation Street for a few months in order to film new episodes of Red Dwarf.