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Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Charles Porter, ‘The Parkers’ Actor And ‘Finding Faith’ Producer, Dies At 47

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Charles Porter, who appeared in such series as "The Parkers" and "Without a Trace," and produced nearly a dozen screen projects including the 2025 movie "Finding Faith," dies.

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Charles F. Porter, Actor and ‘Finding Faith’ Producer, Dies at 47 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The former Duke football standout also made films for BET+, championed inspirational, independent cinema, wrote poetry and mentored kids.

  2. Deadline

    Charles Porter Dies: ‘Finding Faith’ Producer & Actor Was 47 (opens Deadline)

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    Charles F. Porter, the actor and producer known for backing the 2025 film Finding Faith and playing the titular NASCAR phenom in ESPN’s Wendell Scott: A Race Story, died on Monday after a long battle with cancer. His passing was announced by his wife, Candice Tab-Porter. He was 47.

  3. Forbes

    Charles Porter, ‘The Parkers’ Actor And ‘Finding Faith’ Producer, Dies At 47 (opens Forbes)

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    Charles Porter, who appeared in such series as "The Parkers" and "Without a Trace," and produced nearly a dozen screen projects including the 2025 movie "Finding Faith," dies.

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