Charles Evers - Actor Profile

Charles Evers

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
6Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 11, 1922
Birth Place: Decatur, Mississippi, USA

About Charles Evers

James Charles Evers was an American civil rights activist, businessman, disc jockey, and politician. Evers was known for his role in the civil rights movement along with his younger brother Medgar Evers. After serving in World War II, Evers began his career as a disc jockey at WHOC in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Known For: Acting

Charles Evers Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Charles Evers reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Charles Evers's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Charles Evers's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Charles Evers Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Charles Evers's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark (2014) movie poster
★7.0

Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark: Take an in-depth look at the life and talent of the trailblazing musician who conquered racial barriers to leave an inde

Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

2014•Documentary
★6.7
Malcolm X (1972) movie poster
★6.7

Malcolm X: James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader throug

Malcolm X

1972•Documentary
★6.5
The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till (2005) movie poster
★6.5

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till: Never-before-seen testimony is included in this documentary on Emmett Louis Till, who, in 1955, was brutally murdered af

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till

2005•Documentary
★0.0
American Hate (2018) movie poster
★0.0

American Hate: Covers the legacy of hate in America and how it shaped the country as it is today. Reporters follow characters and exper

American Hate

2018•Documentary
★0.0
After Civil Rights... Black Power (1967) movie poster
★0.0

After Civil Rights... Black Power: Report on the nature of "Black Power," and how it can be effectively used. Interviews with Martin Luther King, SNCC head

After Civil Rights... Black Power

1967•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Charles Evers has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers Self (archival footage) Flop Similar →
2018 American Hate Self - Civil Right Activist Flop Similar →
2014 Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark Self Hit Similar →
2005 The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till - Hit Similar →
1972 Malcolm X Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1967 After Civil Rights... Black Power Self Flop Similar →

Charles Evers - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles Evers?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Evers is "Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Charles Evers acted in?

Charles Evers has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles Evers?

Other notable films include "Malcolm X", "The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till", and "American Hate".

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