Charles Edwards was born on October 1, 1969 in Haslemere, Surrey, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022), The Crown (2016) and The Duke (2020). His roles include Michael Gregson in Downton Abbey (2012–2013), Alexander McDonald in The Terror (2018), Sir Martin Charteris in The Crown (2019–2020), and Celebrimbor in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022–2024).

From an early age, Edwards attended Amesbury School in Hindhead, Surrey. Edwards was further educated at Winchester College, Hampshire, from 1983 to 1987, where he boarded in Moberly’s house. His father, Ronald Edwards, also attended the College from 1948—1953 as did his older brother, Simon, who attended from 1974—1978. Both father and sons boarded at the same House.

Edwards went on to pursue acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, from which he graduated in 1992.