Charles Kimbrough (born May 23, 1936) is an American character actor best known for playing the straight-faced anchor Jim Dial on Murphy Brown. In 1990, the role earned him a nomination for an Emmy Award for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series".

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Kimbrough has extensive stage experience. In 1971, he was nominated for a Tony for best featured actor in a musical for Stephen Sondheim's Company. In 1984, he performed in the original Broadway cast of Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George.