Charlie Hunnam

Cast · Writer

Born

April 10, 1980 · Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK

Birth name

Charles Matthew Hunnam

Charlie Hunnam studied performing arts at the Cumbria College of Art and Design, earning degrees in film theory and film history. Discovered at 17, he began acting in the teen drama Byker Grove before gaining recognition in Queer as Folk. After early UK work, he moved to the US for roles in television and film. From 2008 to 2014, he portrayed Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy, earning multiple award nominations. He continues to work across both film and television.