# Death of actor and producer Charles F. Porter

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-actor-and-producer-charles-f-porter
> Updated: 2026-11-07T14:16:28.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

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

Porter was known for his roles in television series including “House”, “Bones”, “Without Trace”, and “The Parkers”. He also starred in the 2011 ESPN production “Wendell Scott: A Race Story”. As the founder of Black Bench Productions, he focused on independent cinema and advocated for increased representation for Black artists in the film industry. His recent work included the 2025 film “Finding Faith”.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Actor and producer Charles Porter dies at 47

Actor and producer Charles Porter, known for roles in House and Bones, has died at age 47 after a long battle with Hodgkin lymphoma.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actor-and-producer-charles-porter-dies-at-47

### 2026-11-05: Actor and producer Charles F. Porter dies at 47

Actor and producer Charles F. Porter has died at age 47 in California after a long battle with Hodgkin lymphoma.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actor-and-producer-charles-f-porter-dies-at-47

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