Charles Edwards was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Edwards's early acting career mostly consisted of roles in various films, such as the Peter Vaughan comedy adaptation "An Ideal Husband" (1999), the Embeth Davidtz dramatic adaptation "Mansfield Park" (1999) and the Julie Andrews comedic adaptation "Relative Values" (2000). He also was featured in the miniseries "Longitude" (1999-2000). He also appeared in the TV special "Bertie and Elizabeth" (PBS, 2001-02). His work around this time also included a part on the TV movie "The Shell Seekers" (Hallmark Channel, 2007-08). He also worked in television around this time, including a part on "Mistresses (BBCA)" (BBC, 2007-2012). During these years, he additionally appeared in film, receiving a role in the Christian Bale blockbuster action flick "Batman Begins" (2005). Recently, he tackled roles on "Downton Abbey" (PBS, 2010-) and "Ripper Street" (BBC, 2012-16). Edwards took on film roles in more recent years, appearing in "Diana" (2013) and the dramatic adaptation "Philomena" (2013) with Judi Dench. Most recently, Edwards acted on "Arthur & George" (PBS, 2015).