Charles Tanner may refer to:

Charles Albert Tanner (1887–1970), politician in Manitoba, Canada Charles R. Tanner (1896–1974), American science fiction and fantasy author Charles Kearns Deane Tanner, Member of Parliament for Mid Cork, 1885–1901 Charles Elliott Tanner (1857–1946), Canadian politician Charles Tanner (herpetologist) (1911–1996); see Coastal taipan Charles M. Tanner (1919–2006), screenwriter and playwright

See also Charlie Tanner, one of the Kyle XY characters Chuck Tanner (1928–2011), American professional baseball player and manager