Charles is an award-winning creative talent who’s worked as an actor, writer, producer, and director in Los Angeles, and Austin, TX where he’s currently based. He moved to Texas (2003) from LA to start RuffHouse Studios and create content that entertains and inspires. His film ‘MAGNIFICENT BEAST’ won several prestigious awards on the 2021 international film festival circuit. In 2006, he won two Telly Awards, and the Aegis Award for ‘THE BUCKLETEERS!’ His film ‘32 GOVERNOR’S HILL’ won at the 2006 48 Hour BloodShots Filmmakers Competition. He wrote, produced, and directed ‘THE SINNER’ which was released in 2012 as a feature film. Charles helped produce ‘CHARLIE SHEEN: BAD BOY ON THE EDGE’ (2011). He wrote and directed ‘THE SEED’ (2019) which was Officially Selected for 5 domestic and foreign film festivals. He’s also known as the creator and designer of ‘LUNCH MONEY’, an award-winning collectible card game distributed internationally by Atlas Games. Charles studied acting in Los Angeles with renowned acting coach Sal Dano, as well as Roy London protégé Clayton Rohner. As an actor, credits for Charles include: “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage”,  “The Leftovers” (HBO), and 2 seasons of Queen of the South” (USA) as “Denny Villalobos”.