Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
September 11, 1922
Died
July 22, 2020 (age 97)
Place of Birth
Decatur, Mississippi, USA
Also Known As
James Charles Evers
Charles Evers
Biography
James Charles Evers was an American civil rights activist, businessman, disc jockey, and politician. Evers was known for his role in the civil rights movement along with his younger brother Medgar Evers. After serving in World War II, Evers began his career as a disc jockey at WHOC in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Known For
Film
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
1972
TV
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Self
2017
Film
The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till
2005
Film
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
Self
2014
Film
After Civil Rights... Black Power
Self
1967
Film
American Hate
Self - Civil Right Activist
2018
Film
Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers
Self (archival footage)
2025
Filmography
2025FilmEverlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Eversas Self (archival footage)2018FilmAmerican Hateas Self - Civil Right Activist2017TVMonochrome: Black, White & Blueas Self2014FilmNat King Cole: Afraid of the Darkas Self2005FilmThe Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till1972FilmMalcolm Xas Self (archive footage)1967FilmAfter Civil Rights... Black Poweras Self