Charles Jackson may refer to: Journalism and writing Charles James Jackson (1849–1923), British newspaper publisher, specialist on silver and gold Sam Jackson (publisher) (Charles Samuel Jackson, 1860–1924), American newspaper publisher Charles Kains Jackson (1857–1933), English editor and poet Charles Douglas Jackson (1902–1964), American magazine publisher, adviser to Dwight Eisenhower Charles R. Jackson (1903–1968), American novelist, The Lost Weekend Charles R. Jackson (USMC) (1898–1970), American Marine who wrote memoir about three years as a POW Music Papa Charlie Jackson (1887–1938), American blues singer Rev. Charlie Jackson (1932–2006), American gospel singer on St. George Records Chuck Jackson (born 1937), R&B singer whose hits included "Any Day Now" Chuck Jackson (musician) (born 1953), Canadian lead singer of the Downchild Blues Band Chuck Jackson (born 1945), lead singer of R&B group The Independents Science Charles Thomas Jackson (1805–1880), American geologist Charles Loring Jackson (1847–1935), American chemist Charlie Jackson (software) (born 1948), American software entrepreneur Sports American football Charlie Jackson (defensive back) (born 1936), American football player Charles Jackson (linebacker) (born 1955), American football player Charles Jackson (defensive back) (born 1962), American football player Charlie Jackson (American football coach) (born 1976), American football coach Baseball Charles Jackson (baseball) (fl. 1908–1911), American baseball player Charlie Jackson (baseball) (1894–1968), MLB outfielder Chuck Jackson (baseball) (born 1963), MLB third baseman for the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros Other sports Charles Jackson (basketball) (born 1993), American basketball player Other Charles Jackson (bishop) (died 1790), Anglican bishop in Ireland Charles Jackson (judge) (1775–1855), American judge Charles Jackson (Rhode Island politician) (1797–1876), American governor of Rhode Island Charles Jackson (antiquary) (1809–1882), English banker Charles Jackson (serial killer) (1937–2002), American serial killer Charles H. Jackson Jr., American rancher, investor and polo player , a merchantman purchased by the Royal Navy in 1797 and commissioned as HMS Tartarus