Secrets of Longevity: Charles Stewart, 86, Encinitas
By Faryar Borhani
Charles Stewart, 86
A quick read through Charles Stewart’s resume raises questions about an intriguing life story.
Stewart has acted in more than 200 different commercials, movies and plays and once received awards for Best Documentary and Best Commercial. As an athlete, he has competed in two Los Angeles marathons, 70 triathlons and the first ever rollerblade marathon. He also played four years of varsity tennis at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and coached tennis at Occidental College for four years.
Stewart also served his country in the Navy during WWII while stationed in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans on the USS Iowa and Wisconsin At 86, Stewart is still keen on his favorite pastime — tennis.
The sport has helped him remain active and sharp. He enjoys it so much that he even teaches children how to play on the court at his Encinitas home.
FAMILY: Wife, Kay, three daughters and one son. Stewart’s son also teaches tennis in La Jolla.
MEDICAL HEALTH : Takes medication to keep his blood pressure low, but it is just a precautionary step for his age.
MOTTO : “The secret to living a long life is to enjoy it, investigate it and be a part of it.”
FUN FACT: Stewart can professionally imitate six different accents including: German, Russian, Irish, New York, British and French.
