Charlie Heaton

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Charlie Heaton
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(31 y.o.)
Place of birth:
East Riding, Yorkshire, England
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5'8 ft ()
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132 lb (60 kg)
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Biography of Charlie Heaton

Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician, best known for his role as Jonathan Byers, the older brother of the main character in the series "Stranger Things".
British musician and actor Charlie Heaton
British musician and actor Charlie Heaton

Childhood

Charlie was born on February 6, 1994, in the small coastal town of Bridlington, England. Charlie has an older sister, Susan. At 16, Heaton moved to London, where his father was living.
Charlie Heaton in childhood
Charlie Heaton in childhood
After moving to London, Charlie became the drummer for the noise-rock band "Comanechi", which had already released one album and was working on their second. Charlie toured the world for almost a year and a half with the band, occasionally working as a bartender. "We weren't rolling in money. When I returned home, I hardly had any funds left. I had to look for additional work," he explained later.
A very young Charlie Heaton and the Comanechi band
A very young Charlie Heaton and the Comanechi band
But he didn't have to tend bar for long: he joined a private talent agency on his sister's advice. Charlie's very first role was in a commercial for a Swiss insurance company. It was an 8-minute clip that won an award at the Cannes Film Festival, so even then, the young actor managed to avoid the mainstream, in his opinion.
Comahechi (Charlie Heaton's band) – Dream of Dream (2013)

Acting Career

Heaton kicked off his acting career in 2015, appearing in two episodes of season 4 of the crime drama "DCI Banks". That same year, Charlie starred in the short film "The Schoolboy" by Paloma Lommel and appeared in the first episode of season 5 of the crime series "Vera". The rising actor also appeared in two episodes of season 29 of the medical series "Casualty" (playing different characters in each).
Charlie Heaton played his first film role in 2015
Charlie Heaton played his first film role in 2015
That same year also saw the release of the British drama "Urban & the Shed Crew" and the biographical drama "The Rise of the Krays".
The Performers: Act III - Charlie Heaton
In 2016, Heaton made his American film debut, landing the lead role in the crime thriller "As You Are". The film, which won the Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival, is set in the early 1990s and follows the complex relationship between three teenagers, played by Heaton, Owen Campbell, and Amandla Stenberg, known for her role as Rue in "The Hunger Games".
Charlie Heaton's height is 173 centimeters
Charlie Heaton's height is 173 centimeters
While the film didn't achieve worldwide success, American directors took notice of Charlie. Soon after, Heaton landed one of the leading roles in the new supernatural series "Stranger Things".
'Stranger Things': Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
'Stranger Things': Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
Set in 1980s Indiana, the series follows a girl with telekinetic abilities who escapes from a secret government lab. Meanwhile, a teenager mysteriously vanishes in a small town, prompting his friends to launch their own search.
A shot from the 'Stranger Things'
A shot from the 'Stranger Things'
Charlie played the role of the reclusive teenager Jonathan Byers, the son of Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) and the older brother of Will Byers (Noah Schnapp). The series, which became a global phenomenon beloved by viewers worldwide, also starred Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, and Gaten Matarazzo.
I've already played the role of a gloomy spoilt guy, and a drug addict from the slums... But this is different. In 'Stranger Things' and my character, I found a lot in common with myself.
In November 2016, the Canadian-French horror film "Shut In" was released, featuring Charlie Heaton, Naomi Watts, and Oliver Platt in the leading roles. The film received relatively low ratings from critics and viewers, but Charlie's performance was noted as excellent.
The actor is already being called a new style icon
The actor is already being called a new style icon
In the fall of 2017, Spanish director Sergio G. Sánchez released the horror film "Marrowbone". In addition to Heaton, the thriller about brothers and sisters hiding their beloved mother's death to keep their family together also starred George MacKay, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Mia Goth.
A frame from the movie 'Marrowbone'
A frame from the movie 'Marrowbone'
In 2020, "The New Mutants" hit theaters as the 11th installment in the "X-Men" franchise. Heaton joined the cast as superhero Cannonball (real name Sam Guthrie), whose power lets him generate thermochemical energy and blast through the air like a human cannonball.
In 'The New Mutants', Charlie Heaton played the mutant Cannonball
In 'The New Mutants', Charlie Heaton played the mutant Cannonball
That same year, Charlie appeared in the series "Soulmates" (episode 5), set in a future where technology helps everyone find their perfect match. He also took the lead in the drama "No Future", playing a young man who grows close to his dead friend's mother.
A shot from the movie 'No Future'
A shot from the movie 'No Future'
In 2021, Heaton appeared in the sequel to Joanna Hogg's melodrama "The Souvenir". The role of Jim Dagger, Julie's (Tilda Swinton) love interest, was originally meant for Robert Pattinson, but he passed to focus on "The Batman". And of course, he was part of every season of "Stranger Things".

Heaton has said he'd love to combine his passions for film and music by starring in a music-themed movie like "Quadrophenia" with a young Sting.

Charlie Heaton's Personal Life

Heaton has a son named Archie, born in 2014 with his ex-girlfriend Akiko Matsuura, former vocalist of the band "Comanechi".
Charlie Heaton and his ex-girlfriend Akiko
Charlie Heaton and his ex-girlfriend Akiko
Though they're no longer together, Akiko and Charlie have remained close friends.
Charlie Heaton with his son
Charlie Heaton with his son
After breaking up with Akiko, the actor started dating his "Stranger Things" co-star Natalia Dyer.
Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer
Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer
In October 2017, while flying from the UK to the US for the "Stranger Things" season premiere, Heaton was detained by police after traces of cocaine were found in his luggage. Charlie wasn't arrested - he was held at the airport briefly before catching a flight back to London.

Charlie Heaton Now

In 2024, Charlie Heaton fans eagerly awaited the drama "Billy Knight", where he plays one of the lead roles. Early in the year, he was also busy filming the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things".
Charlie Heaton at the Cannes Film Festival 2023
Charlie Heaton at the Cannes Film Festival 2023

Charlie Heaton: latest news and articles

  • I love Charlie Heaton! Such a handsome man and with his usual appearance, somehow even reminds me of DiCaprio
    2021-04-15 11:29:32
  • I liked Heaton on the TV series «Stranger Things», then I looked where else he played and was surprised, it turns out I missed so many films with him
    2021-04-02 17:27:56
  • The new young actor, and by the way, has successfully gone up the career ladder.. Only Heaton`s appearance is somehow repulsive
    2021-03-31 10:26:05
  • He plays well and also he is handsome :) until now all the movies with him I like
    2021-03-24 11:12:43
  • It seems to me that Heaton has a great future! The role in «Stranger Things» definitely did its job :)
    2021-02-22 16:53:43
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