Charles Reston is a UK-based British actor and voice actor. His deep and authentic neutral RP voice is ideal for corporate and commercial work, while his experience and versatility as a professional actor are a perfect fit for audiobooks, games and radio.
He studied French and Spanish at Oxford University, where he was a prominent member of the famous Oxford University Dramatic Society (OUDS). From there he moved to Paris to study physical theatre at the world-renowned Ecole Internationale de Theatre Jacques Lecoq, before pursuing a full-time career as a professional actor. He has toured with the Royal Shakespeare Company, appeared onscreen opposite Samantha Bond (James Bond, Downton Abbey) and Warren Brown (Luther, Strike Back,), and received acclaim for his stage performances in The Guardian, The Stage, Evening Standard and WhatsOnStage.
In 2014 he co-founded professional theatre company Mongrel Thumb, through which he has staged five professional productions at theatres in London and Cardiff, including Trafalgar Studios in the West End.
Charles speaks excellent French and Spanish and is proficient in a wide range of UK and US accents. He currently works from his professional home studio in London, UK.
TESTIMONIALS:
“Fantastic talent and what a pro!! Our team absolutely loved working with Charles on our videogame project! Charles really elevated one of the game's key characters to new heights with his talent and acting skills. 10/10 will collaborate again!”
— Vitaly Bulgarov, Producer, Cold Symmetry Inc.
“Charles’s ability to take direction and understand the rationale behind approach and tone makes him a pleasure to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”
– Ryan Moore, Producer/Director, The Outlook Creative Group
"Charles has successfully created several different voice overs to our video scripts, consistently delivering a clear and engaging tone. He provides a prompt, competitive and reliable service that I would have no hesitation in recommending."
- Neil Kelly, COO, Restons Solicitors
Training
VO Business Planning - Craig Van Ness - The Showreel, London
121 Narrative, Commercial and Videogame Coaching - JP Orr - The Showreel, London
Home Studio Production - Mike Charters - The Showreel, London
Foundation in Physical Theatre - Ecole International de Theatre Jacques Lecoq , Paris
Oxford University Dramatic Society (OUDS) - Trinity College, Oxford University
Medieval and Modern Languages (French and Spanish) - Trinity College, Oxford University
Over ten years' experience as a professional actor on stage, television and film.
Experience
2020 - Videogame - Baghead the Brigand/Tiel The Acolyte, Mortal Shells (PS4/Xbox/PC)
Cold Symmetry Inc.
2020 - Corporate Narration - Coronavirus/Direct Debit
Restons Solicitors
2020 - Corporate Narration - Motor Finance Debt
Restons Solicitors
2020 - Corporate Narration - Borrow Planning
Salary Finance/The Outlook Creative Group
2020 - Corporate Narration - CCJ/Reviewing Arrangement/Positive Experience
Restons Solicitors
2019 - Medical Narration - Kyntheum Brand Story
AstraZeneca/ARK
2019 - Corporate Narration - Utility Debt
Restons Solicitors
2019 - Corporate Narration - Charging Order
Restons Solicitors
2019 - Corporate Narration - Positive Customer Experience
Restons Solicitors
2019 - Medical Narration - Zutectra Mode of Action
Kamada Pharmaceutical/ARK
2019 - Corporate Narration - First Step Is Talking
Restons Solicitors
2019 - Medical Narration - Hepatect Mode of Action
Kamada Pharmaceutical/ARK
2019 - Medical Narration - Cytotect Mode of Action
Kamada Pharmaceutical/ARK
2019 - Corporate Narration - Help To Save/ Save Infomercial
Salary Finance/The Outlook Creative Group
2019 - Corporate Narration - Stapletons Tyre Services
The Outlook Creative Group
2019 - Corporate Narration - Unbox Work, Unbox Life
Unbox Work/Freddy StoryMe
2019 - Corporate Narration - Advance Infomercial
Salary Finance/The Outlook Creative Group
2019 - Corporate Narration - Borrow Infomercial
Salary Finance/The Outlook Creative Group
2019 - Corporate Narration - Financial Fitness Calculator
Salary Finance/The Outlook Creative Group
2015 - Theatre - Weird Weather
VAULTS, London
2012 - Audiobook - The Mammoth Book Of Travel In Dangerous Places
Spoken Ink
2011 - E-Learning - Virgin Media E-Learning
Virgin Media/Spoken Ink
Specials
Fully equipped home studio
Professionally trained actor with over ten years' experience on stage, TV and film.