Charles Avery (born Charles Avery Bradford; May 28, 1873 – July 23, 1926) was an American actor and film director in the silent film era.

[5] He started acting in the theatre, playing the title role in Charley's Aunt,[6][7] and the part of Pegleg Hopkins in the adaptation of David Harum which had William H. Crane in the lead role.

[8][9] Avery appeared in a touring production of The Clansman as Governor Shrimp,[5][10] before entering films with the Biograph Company in 1908.

From 1908 to 1909, Avery featured in 33 short films under the direction of D. W. Griffith, usually only in supporting roles and often alongside Mack Sennett.

On July 23, 1926, Avery was found dead in his Los Angeles home.