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Quick Facts

Born:
1964-10-26

Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Credits:
44 Total Roles

Charles Parnell

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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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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Butterfly TV Senator Dawson
2025 Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning MOVIE Richards
2023 Extended Family TV Governor Devon Monahan
2023 The Killer MOVIE The Lawyer - Hodges
2023 The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart MOVIE Jefferson Twilight / OSI Agent (voice)
2023 Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One MOVIE NRO
2022 Top Gun: Maverick MOVIE Adm. Solomon 'Warlock' Bates
2020 Briarpatch TV Cyrus
2019 The Mandalorian TV Survivor Captain
2019 A Million Little Pieces MOVIE Miles

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