Film:
* The Jewel of the Nile (1985) - as Omar
* The Golden Child (1986) - as The Sweeper
* The Crying Game (1992) - as Jude
* Last Action Hero (1993) - as Benedict
* Alien 3 (1992) - as The Company Representative
* Gosford Park (2001) - as Sir William McCordle
* The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - as King Théoden
* The Golden Compass (2007) - as Lord Asriel
* The Imitation Game (2014) - as Commander Denniston
* Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) - as Harry Hart
* Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) - as Harry Hart
* Game of Thrones (2019) - as Tywin Lannister
* The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) - as Mr. Murdstone
* The Book of Boba Fett (2022) - as The Emperor (voice)
Television:
* Rebecca (1997) - as Maxim de Winter
* The Woman in White (2001) - as Sir Percival Glyde
* The Last King of Scotland (2006) - as Dr. Garrigan
* Doctor Who (2008) - as The Master
* Bleak House (2005) - as Mr. Tulkinghorn
* The Crown (2016) - as Lord Mountbatten
* The Serpent (2021) - as Herman Knippenberg
* The Sandman (2022) - as Death
This is not an exhaustive list, but it highlights some of Charles Dance's most memorable and acclaimed roles across film and television. He continues to be a sought-after and versatile actor, taking on complex and intriguing characters that have cemented his place as a legend in the industry.