Charles James William “Charlie” Smirke (1906–1993), was a British flat-race jockey. In a career that lasted from 1920 until 1959 he rode the winners of eleven British Classic Races. As a rider he was known for his skill, strength and tactical intelligence together with his self-confident and outspoken personality. Although he never won the Championship he was regarded as one of the best jockeys of his era.