# Charles F. Porter, actor, producer and mentor, dies aged 47

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/charles-f-porter-actor-and-finding-faith-producer-dies-at-47/
- Published: 2026-11-05T03:08:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T03:19:00+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/charles-porter-dead-finding-faith-duke-wendell-scott-1236748133/
- Topics: Football, Sport

## Key points

- Porter died aged 47 after a long battle with Hodgkin lymphoma.
- He produced *Finding Faith* and championed independent films.
- He was also an actor, poet, model, coach and mentor.

## Summary

New details highlight the breadth of Charles F. Porter’s work beyond acting and producing: he was also a model, poet, youth football coach and mentor. The actor and producer, who championed inspirational independent films and opportunities for Black artists, died aged 47 at his home in Calabasas after a 17½-year battle with Hodgkin lymphoma, his family said.

Porter founded Black Bench Productions and was the guiding force behind *Finding Faith*, released in cinemas in 2025 before airing on Lifetime. His producing credits also included BET+ films *A Miracle Before Christmas* and *Christmas Angel*; he played pioneering Black NASCAR driver Wendell Scott in an ESPN film. Born in Oxford, England, he attended Duke University and played defensive tackle; he is survived by his wife and two daughters.

## Coverage

- [The Hollywood Reporter: Charles F. Porter, actor, producer and mentor, dies aged 47](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/charles-porter-dead-finding-faith-duke-wendell-scott-1236748133/)
- [Deadline: Charles Porter Dies: ‘Finding Faith’ Producer & Actor Was 47](https://deadline.com/2026/11/charles-porter-actor-dead-1237213861/)

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