About Charles
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, Charles Malik Whitfield is a dynamic actor, producer, and director celebrated for his compelling performances on stage and screen. His journey into acting began in high school, when a teacher recognized his potential and encouraged him to explore his talent.
After performing a powerful monologue he had written himself, Whitfield discovered the transformative power of storytelling and found his voice as an artist. That pivotal experience ignited his passion for acting and changed the trajectory of his life.
Storytelling isn't just a job. It's who I am.
Film & Television
Television
The Temptations
Otis Williams (Nominated for NAACP Image Award)
One Life to Live
First gained prominence in the iconic ABC soap opera
If Loving You Is Wrong
Lushion (Series Regular)
The Guardian
James Mooney (Series Regular)
Last Call
Darius Knight (Series Regular)
Additional Credits
Television
• Chicago Med (Ben Campbell)
• American Horror story FX
(Mason)
• Empire FOX (Reverend LC
Pryce)
• Supernatural (Agent
Hendrickson)
Film
• Behind Enemy Lines
• Notorious
Plus, more…
Film
Horsepower
The Bastard Sons
Still Here
Picture Me Dead
Gallery
The Louisville Smoke Out
Commercials
National Campaigns & Brand Partnerships
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Selected appearances listed in iSpot's Charles Malik Whitfield commercial archive. Watch links open the original ad pages; historical credits do not imply a current brand partnership.
Additional Commercial Clients
1. Toyota
6. Penske
11. Northwestern Mutual
2. Allstate
7. USPS
12. Verizon
3. Online Casino
8. Nature’s Own
4. GEICO
9. XQ Institute
5. Samsung
10. Mercedes-Benz
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Awards & Honors
NAACP Image Award Nominee
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series (The Temptations)
NAACP Image Award Submission
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
(Beauty in Black, Season 3)
Lloyd Richards Fellowship Award
2026
Venus on Broadway Int'l Film Festival
Supporting Actor
(Horseplay)
Collaboration / Excellence