Charlie Winston

Career overview

Charlie Winston, born Charles Winston Gleave on September 14, 1978, in Cornwall, England, is a British singer-songwriter who is currently based in the South of France. While he has achieved his most significant commercial success as a musician in France, his professional background also includes work in contemporary theatre and film. Early in his career, he composed music for and performed in London-based theatre productions. He also played bass guitar for his brother, Tom Baxter, and appeared on the album Feather and Stone.

In addition to his musical contributions, Winston has been involved in film projects. He composed the original soundtrack for a film produced through the French community label My Major Company. He also directed the music video for the single Secret Girl, which was taken from that project. His professional credits include an acting role in the 2026 production Thanh Am Vuot Dai Duong. Throughout his career, Winston has explored various creative outlets, including a 2007 theatre and dance production titled Mischifus, which featured a mix of beatboxing, guitar, and piano, and was recorded under the Real World label. As of his most recent records, he is credited with 14 known credits in the film and television industry.