Biography
Who is Charlie Hunnam?
Early life
Charles Matthew Hunnam was born in Newcastle upon Tyne on April 10, 1980. His mother worked as a ballet dancer and business owner, while his father was named William. When Charlie Hunnam reached the age of twelve, his family relocated to Melmerby in Cumbria after his mother remarried. He attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Penrith before later experiencing expulsion from the institution.
During his school years, Charlie played rugby and frequently fought with his classmates. Instead of pursuing a university education, he enrolled at the Cumbria College of Art and Design in Carlisle to study performing arts. He ultimately graduated with a dual degree in film theory and film history with an emphasis on performing arts, intending to write and direct his own films.
Acting career highlights
Charlie was discovered at age seventeen in a branch of JD Sports while shopping with his brother. A production manager from the teen drama Byker Grove spotted him, leading to his first television role as Jason. Shortly after, he landed his first major television part at age eighteen as Nathan Maloney in the Channel 4 drama Queer as Folk. He later moved to the United States and appeared in the Fox series Undeclared as a British drama student.
From 2008 to 2014, Charlie starred as Jackson Jax Teller in the FX drama series Sons of Anarchy. The role of the motorcycle club leader brought him wide recognition and multiple award nominations. He also took on leading roles in major films including Green Street, Pacific Rim, The Lost City of Z, and King Arthur Legend of the Sword.
Personal life and relationships
Charlie met actress Katharine Towne in 1999 during auditions for a television show. They married in Las Vegas after dating for three weeks, and later divorced in 2002. He subsequently dated model Sophie Dahl, actress Stella Parker, and film producer Georgina Townsley. Since 2005, he has been in a relationship with artist Morgana McNelis.
In addition to his film and television work, Charlie began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Rigan Machado in 2016, earning his blue belt in October 2018.
Birthday and age
Charlie Hunnam was born on April 10, 1980, which makes Charlie 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Charlie shares the date with 41 other famous people.
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