Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Actor
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Television actor, Film actor, Actor
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(Monday)
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United States
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English
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♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
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Charles Parnell is known for acting.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 61).
Charles Parnell has 12 credits in our database.
The name Charles means german for Karl meaning (free) man or a derivation from the name hari meaning warrior.
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Filmography (12)
Butterfly
Senator Dawson
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Richards
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
NRO
The Killer
The Lawyer - Hodges
Top Gun: Maverick
Adm. Solomon 'Warlock' Bates
A Million Little Pieces
Miles
The Last Ship
CMC Jeter
Transformers: Age of Extinction
CIA Director
Pariah
Film
The Education of Charlie Banks
Film
Biography
Charles Parnell (born October 26, 1964) is an American actor. He is best known for the role of Rear Admiral Solomon "Warlock" Bates in the film Top Gun: Maverick (2022). He was the second actor to portray Police Chief Derek Frye on All My Children (2004-2008). Other appearances include the role of Master Chief Russ Jeter on the TNT show The Last Ship from 2014 to 2018, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), and The Killer (2023).
Parnell took over the role of Frye on All My Children, previously played by actor William Christian. He joined the show's cast on September 8, 2005, and made his final appearance on September 24, 2007. He voices Jefferson Twilight on Cartoon Network's The Venture Bros..
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Charles Parnell?
Charles Parnell is 61 years old, born on .
Where was Charles Parnell born?
Charles Parnell was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Charles Parnell been in?
Charles Parnell has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Butterfly (2025), Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025), Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), The Killer (2023), Top Gun: Maverick (2022).
What is Charles Parnell known for?
Charles Parnell is primarily known as an actor. Charles Parnell (born October 26, 1964) is an American actor. He is best known for the role of Rear Admiral Solomon "Warlock" Bates in the film Top…
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