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Discovered while clowning around in a shoe shop by a production manager for the British children's show ''[[Byker Grove]]'', Hunnam was cast in his first role as Jason in three episodes of the show. Aged eighteen, his first major role came when he was cast by [[Russell T. Davies]] as fifteen-year-old schoolboy Nathan Maloney in Davies' [[Channel 4]] drama ''[[Queer as Folk (UK)|Queer as Folk]]''.<ref name=burly>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/charlie-hunnam-the-queer-as-folk-star-has-grown-into-a-burly-biker-with-a-toprated-cable-show-1951666.html|title=Charlie Hunnam: The Queer As Folk star has grown into a burly biker with a top-rated cable show|author=Holmes, Barry J|date=25 April 2010|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=30 June 2012}}</ref> He followed this up with his role as Daz in ''[[Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?]]'' and then relocated to [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]. |
Discovered while clowning around in a shoe shop by a production manager for the British children's show ''[[Byker Grove]]'', Hunnam was cast in his first role as Jason in three episodes of the show. Aged eighteen, his first major role came when he was cast by [[Russell T. Davies]] as fifteen-year-old schoolboy Nathan Maloney in Davies' [[Channel 4]] drama ''[[Queer as Folk (UK)|Queer as Folk]]''.<ref name=burly>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/charlie-hunnam-the-queer-as-folk-star-has-grown-into-a-burly-biker-with-a-toprated-cable-show-1951666.html|title=Charlie Hunnam: The Queer As Folk star has grown into a burly biker with a top-rated cable show|author=Holmes, Barry J|date=25 April 2010|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=30 June 2012}}</ref> He followed this up with his role as Daz in ''[[Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?]]'' and then relocated to [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]. |
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His career expanded to include a recurring role as Gregor Ryder in the [[The WB Television Network|WB Television Network]] series ''[[Young Americans (TV series)|Young Americans]]''. He then appeared in the short-lived [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] series ''[[Undeclared]]'' as an English drama student called Lloyd Haythe. Despite critical acclaim, the series was cancelled after one season. Hunnam then appeared in ''[[Abandon (film)|Abandon]]'', ''[[Nicholas Nickleby (2002 film)|Nicholas Nickleby]]'', and ''[[Cold Mountain (film)|Cold Mountain]]''. Hunnam has stated that he does not wish to simply take any role that he is offered: "I have 60 years to make the money, but the choices I make in the next five years are really going to define my career."<ref>[http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1285/is_11_33/ai_111114511 Charlie Hunnam: most actors his age just want to rake in the cash. He wants to take a stab at immortality - Movie Rule Breaker - Interview | Interview | Find Articles at BNET.com]{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> This decision resulted in his return to the UK to take the lead role of Pete Dunham in ''[[Green Street]]''. |
His career expanded to include a recurring role as Gregor Ryder in the [[The WB Television Network|WB Television Network]] series ''[[Young Americans (TV series)|Young Americans]]''. He then appeared in the short-lived [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] series ''[[Undeclared]]'' as an English drama student called Lloyd Haythe. Despite critical acclaim, the series was cancelled after one season. Hunnam then appeared in ''[[Abandon (film)|Abandon]]'', ''[[Nicholas Nickleby (2002 film)|Nicholas Nickleby]]'', and ''[[Cold Mountain (film)|Cold Mountain]]''. Hunnam has stated that he does not wish to simply take any role that he is offered: "I have 60 years to make the money, but the choices I make in the next five years are really going to define my career."<ref>[http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1285/is_11_33/ai_111114511 Charlie Hunnam: most actors his age just want to rake in the cash. He wants to take a stab at immortality - Movie Rule Breaker - Interview | Interview | Find Articles at BNET.com]{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> This decision resulted in his return to the UK to take the lead role of Pete Dunham in ''[[Green Street]]'', however his attempts at delivering a Cockney accent resulted in his inclusion in many critics' 'worst accents in movie history' lists <ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/8497415/Mel-Gibson-joins-the-worst-Cockney-accent-film-set.html</ref>. |
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Hunnam played the role of Patric, a member of "The Fishes", in ''[[Children of Men]]'' (2006). Hunnam states that this role was the final part in his "trilogy of mad men". "I played the psycho in ''Cold Mountain'', my character in ''Green Street'' is fairly psychotic and now I've got this role."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/sundaysun/news/tm_method=full%26objectid=17289732%26siteid=50081-name_page.html |title=icNewcastle - Homesick in H;ollywood |publisher=Icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk |date=2006-06-25 |accessdate=2012-05-30}}</ref> Hunnam currently stars as [[Jackson "Jax" Teller]] in ''Sons of Anarchy'', a show about a prominent motorcycle club in a small fictional [[California]] town. Hunnam was cast after [[Kurt Sutter]], the creator of the show, saw him in ''Green Street''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/sons-of-anarchy--wheels-on-fire-1680900.html|title=Sons of Anarchy - Wheels on fire|author=Gilbert, Gerard|date=8 May 2009|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=25 June 2012}}</ref> In 2009, he sold his screenplay ''Vlad'' to [[Summit Entertainment]] with [[Brad Pitt]]'s Plan B Studios co-producing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/34916/sons-anarchy-star-talks-about-his-vlad-script|title=Sons of Anarchy Star Talks About His Vlad Script|publisher=DreadCentral}}</ref> The film is being directed by music video director and photographer [[Anthony Mandler]], and will focus on [[Dracula]] as a young prince.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/18350|title=Story of 'Vlad' the Impaler Won't Touch on Vampirism|publisher=BloodyDisgusting}}</ref> Hunnam appeared in ''[[The Ledge (film)|The Ledge]]'' in 2011, a layered love story with themes of religious faith. |
Hunnam played the role of Patric, a member of "The Fishes", in ''[[Children of Men]]'' (2006). Hunnam states that this role was the final part in his "trilogy of mad men". "I played the psycho in ''Cold Mountain'', my character in ''Green Street'' is fairly psychotic and now I've got this role."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/sundaysun/news/tm_method=full%26objectid=17289732%26siteid=50081-name_page.html |title=icNewcastle - Homesick in H;ollywood |publisher=Icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk |date=2006-06-25 |accessdate=2012-05-30}}</ref> Hunnam currently stars as [[Jackson "Jax" Teller]] in ''Sons of Anarchy'', a show about a prominent motorcycle club in a small fictional [[California]] town. Hunnam was cast after [[Kurt Sutter]], the creator of the show, saw him in ''Green Street''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/sons-of-anarchy--wheels-on-fire-1680900.html|title=Sons of Anarchy - Wheels on fire|author=Gilbert, Gerard|date=8 May 2009|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=25 June 2012}}</ref> In 2009, he sold his screenplay ''Vlad'' to [[Summit Entertainment]] with [[Brad Pitt]]'s Plan B Studios co-producing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/34916/sons-anarchy-star-talks-about-his-vlad-script|title=Sons of Anarchy Star Talks About His Vlad Script|publisher=DreadCentral}}</ref> The film is being directed by music video director and photographer [[Anthony Mandler]], and will focus on [[Dracula]] as a young prince.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/18350|title=Story of 'Vlad' the Impaler Won't Touch on Vampirism|publisher=BloodyDisgusting}}</ref> Hunnam appeared in ''[[The Ledge (film)|The Ledge]]'' in 2011, a layered love story with themes of religious faith. |
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Charlie Hunnam | |
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 Hunnam at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2012. | |
| Born | Charles Matthew Hunnam 10 April 1980 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Katharine Towne (1999–2002; divorced) |
Charles Matthew "Charlie" Hunnam (born 10 April 1980) is an English actor and screenwriter. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Pete Dunham in the film Green Street, Nathan Maloney in the Channel 4 hit drama Queer as Folk, and Jackson "Jax" Teller in the FX series Sons of Anarchy.
Early life
Hunnam was born in Newcastle, England. He was the second of two boys born to his parents, who split up when he was two years old.[1]
Career
Discovered while clowning around in a shoe shop by a production manager for the British children's show Byker Grove, Hunnam was cast in his first role as Jason in three episodes of the show. Aged eighteen, his first major role came when he was cast by Russell T. Davies as fifteen-year-old schoolboy Nathan Maloney in Davies' Channel 4 drama Queer as Folk.[2] He followed this up with his role as Daz in Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? and then relocated to Los Angeles.
His career expanded to include a recurring role as Gregor Ryder in the WB Television Network series Young Americans. He then appeared in the short-lived Fox series Undeclared as an English drama student called Lloyd Haythe. Despite critical acclaim, the series was cancelled after one season. Hunnam then appeared in Abandon, Nicholas Nickleby, and Cold Mountain. Hunnam has stated that he does not wish to simply take any role that he is offered: "I have 60 years to make the money, but the choices I make in the next five years are really going to define my career."[3] This decision resulted in his return to the UK to take the lead role of Pete Dunham in Green Street, however his attempts at delivering a Cockney accent resulted in his inclusion in many critics' 'worst accents in movie history' lists [4].
Hunnam played the role of Patric, a member of "The Fishes", in Children of Men (2006). Hunnam states that this role was the final part in his "trilogy of mad men". "I played the psycho in Cold Mountain, my character in Green Street is fairly psychotic and now I've got this role."[5] Hunnam currently stars as Jackson "Jax" Teller in Sons of Anarchy, a show about a prominent motorcycle club in a small fictional California town. Hunnam was cast after Kurt Sutter, the creator of the show, saw him in Green Street.[6] In 2009, he sold his screenplay Vlad to Summit Entertainment with Brad Pitt's Plan B Studios co-producing.[7] The film is being directed by music video director and photographer Anthony Mandler, and will focus on Dracula as a young prince.[8] Hunnam appeared in The Ledge in 2011, a layered love story with themes of religious faith.
Personal life
Hunnam met actress Katharine Towne in 1999 when they both auditioned for roles on Dawson's Creek.[9] After dating for four weeks they married in Las Vegas.[2] The couple divorced in 2002.[10]
Popularity
Hunnam was voted ninth in Elle Girl's top 100 sexiest men in 2005.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? | Daz | |
| 2002 | Nicholas Nickleby | Nicholas Nickleby | National Board of Review Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble |
| Abandon | Embry Larkin | ||
| 2003 | Cold Mountain | Bosie | |
| 2005 | Green Street | Pete Dunham | |
| 2006 | Children of Men | Patric | |
| 2011 | The Ledge | Gavin Nichols | |
| 2012 | Frankie Go Boom | ||
| Blackbird | Jay | ||
| 2013 | Pacific Rim | Raleigh Antrobus |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Byker Grove | Jason | |
| 1997 | My Wonderful Life | Wes | |
| 1998 | Microsoap | Brad | |
| 1999–2000 | Queer as Folk | Nathan Maloney | |
| 2000 | Young Americans | Gregor Ryder | |
| 2001–2002 | Undeclared | Lloyd Haythe | |
| 2008–present | Sons of Anarchy | Jackson "Jax" Teller | Nominated — Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series |
References
- ^ Rivkin, Annabel. "Hollywood Blonde". Evening Standard. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ a b Holmes, Barry J (25 April 2010). "Charlie Hunnam: The Queer As Folk star has grown into a burly biker with a top-rated cable show". The Independent. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ Charlie Hunnam: most actors his age just want to rake in the cash. He wants to take a stab at immortality - Movie Rule Breaker - Interview | Interview | Find Articles at BNET.com[dead link]
- ^ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/8497415/Mel-Gibson-joins-the-worst-Cockney-accent-film-set.html
- ^ "icNewcastle - Homesick in H;ollywood". Icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk. 2006-06-25. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
- ^ Gilbert, Gerard (8 May 2009). "Sons of Anarchy - Wheels on fire". The Independent. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ "Sons of Anarchy Star Talks About His Vlad Script". DreadCentral.
- ^ "Story of 'Vlad' the Impaler Won't Touch on Vampirism". BloodyDisgusting.
- ^ "Hunnam Credits Failed Marriage For Helping Him Find Fame". contactmusic.com. 7 November 2003. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ Das, Lina (17 February 2012). "Charlie Hunnam's gone from Byker Grove to Hollywood's A-list". Daily Mail. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ "Charlie Hunnam Quotes and Trivia at MovieTome". Movietome.com. Retrieved 2012-05-30.