Charlie Hunnam Biography

Fast Facts

• Was named Male Star of the Year at the 2017 CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards
• Earned a degree in theory and history of film from the Cumbria College of Art and Design
• Got his start in acting on the series "Byker Grove․"
• Quote: "I always think that the ability to fight and defend oneself is a skill that every man should have, but endeavor never to use․"
• Quote: "[Regarding his dislike for shirtless scenes] "You know, Brad Pitt ruined it for everyone․ After 'Fight Club', the expectation of what a dude is supposed to look like when he takes his shirt off is so high․""
• Sold his first screenplay in 2008 to Summit Entertainment
• Gained widespread notoriety for his role in the series "Sons of Anarchy․"
• Turned down the lead role as Christian Grey in the film adaptation of "Fifty Shades of Grey․"
• Collects vintage Air Max Nikes from the 1990s