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Charlie Hunnam

Birth Name:
Charles Matthew Hunnam
Birth Place:
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Charlie Hunnam

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․""
  • Gained widespread notoriety for his role in the series "Sons of Anarchy․"
  • Sold his first screenplay in 2008 to Summit Entertainment
  • Collects vintage Air Max Nikes from the 1990s
  • Turned down the lead role as Christian Grey in the film adaptation of "Fifty Shades of Grey․"

Awards

  • 2002NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
  • 2012Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2014Huading Award - Best Global New Performer in a Motion Picture:Winner
  • 2015Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2015Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Drama:Nominated
  • 2017Halfway Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2026Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2026Critics Choice Award - Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2026CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie:Nominated
  • 2026Gold Derby TV Award - Limited/Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2026Golden Globe - Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:Nominated
  • 2026Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
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