Charles Kay (born Charles Piff, 31 August 1930) is an English actor. Kay was born in Coventry, Warwickshire, the son of Frances (née Petty) and Charles Beckingham Piff.Originally educated at Warwick School, Kay went on to study medicine, then decided to train for the stage. He went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and after graduation, joined the English Stage Company at the Royal Court Theatre.