Personal details
- Birth Date: 1971-02-27
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
Born smack in the middle of Washington, DC, on February 27, 1971, and raised on the sun-soaked shores of Hawaii, Charles grew up with a passport that probably got more action than most people’s social lives. His dad? An Army colonel who even snagged a write-up in the LA Times back in ‘94—Robin Wright did the honors. Thanks to that military life, Charles wasn’t just some kid stuck in one place—by 17, he’d already clocked serious miles across the globe. England, Israel, various corners of the States—yeah, he’s seen a thing or two. School was a bit of a whirlwind too. He bounced from a short stint at Southwest High in Fort Worth to London Central over in High Wycombe, England. Honestly, just keeping track of his school transcripts probably needed a spreadsheet. Charles scored a vocal scholarship at Tarrant County Junior College, flexing those pipes, then moved over to the University of Texas at Arlington. Music was his thing at first, but a detour into theatre (just to help his singing, supposedly) turned into a full-blown obsession. Next thing you know, he’s hooked on acting. Charles cut his teeth on the stage, making waves at some of Dallas/Fort Worth’s iconic theaters—Circle Theatre, Stage West, The Hip Pocket Theatre. It wasn’t just about the performances, though. That’s where he met Rachel, who’d later become his wife. Life, for Charles, has always been about chasing passion, and honestly, it shows in every role he takes on.
So, this guy spent over six years working in Adolescent Psychiatry, holding down the gig as a Recreational Therapist. Not your average therapist stuff—he actually taught basic theatre and improvisation skills to the kids. Imagine therapy mixed with improv games, a bit of role-playing, and kids being encouraged to just let loose. Instead of endless talks about feelings, they’d act out scenarios, maybe even create skits. It’s pretty wild when you think about it—using laughter and creativity to connect with teens dealing with some heavy stuff. That kind of approach does something different; it lets kids drop their guard. It wasn’t just about having fun, though. Through theatre, these teens learned to express themselves, work with others, and build some confidence along the way. Six years is a long haul in that field, too, so you know he must’ve made an impression on a lot of young folks, even if most of them probably never admit it.
February 27, 1971
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
54 years old