David Ernest Charles is an Australian former politician. Born in Melbourne, he was a film and television director before entering politics. In 1980, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Isaacs. He held the seat until his retirement in 1990. On leaving the parliament, Charles served a term as Consul-General in San Francisco (1990–1993).
- Occupation
- film director, politician, television director
- Position held
- member of the Australian House of Representatives
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Born
- March 2, 1948
