Actor and producer Charles F. Porter dies at 47

Actor and producer Charles Frederick Porter II has died at the age of 47 at his residence in Calabasas, California. His family confirmed the news, noting that he had battled Hodgkin lymphoma for over 17 years.

Born in Oxford, England, Porter moved to the United States at age three. He studied Cultural Anthropology at Duke University and was a former football player before pursuing acting due to a back injury. He was recognized for his roles in television series such as “House”, “Bones”, “Without Trace”, and “The Parkers”.

In 2011, he starred in the ESPN production “Wendell Scott: A Race Story”, portraying the pioneering NASCAR driver. As a producer, he founded Black Bench Productions and worked on projects including “A Miracle Before Christmas” and “Finding Faith”. He is survived by his wife, Candice Tab-Porter, and two daughters.