Charlie Plummer's Biography
Charlie Plummer is a young American actor who captured viewers' hearts at a young age with his work in the TV show "Boardwalk Empire" and challenging roles in dramatic thrillers "All the Money in the World" and "Lean on Pete." At 18, he received the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice Film Festival for his lead role in "Lean on Pete."Childhood and Family
Born on May 24, 1999, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Charlie Plummer is one of two sons of theater actress Maia Guest and producer and writer John Christian Plummer. He has a younger brother named James.Early Roles
Charlie Plummer fondly recalls telling his agent at age ten that he dreamed of being a theater actor and would never act in films. Yet by 2011, he landed a supporting role as Michael Thompson in the popular HBO series "Boardwalk Empire," starring Steve Buscemi. His character appears in eight episodes across seasons two to four.In 2015, Charlie Plummer landed his first lead role in the drama "King Jack." He plays a small-town teen who has to endure humiliation from his classmates. The touching story, which also stars Christian Madsen, Davi Santos, and Cory Nichols, explores the challenges every teenager faces. In 2016, after finishing school, Charlie seriously considered changing careers. He always liked soccer and thought about becoming a soccer manager. Meanwhile, he acted in the psychological thriller "The Dinner," based on Herman Koch's bestseller. He played the son of characters portrayed by Steve Coogan and Laura Linney. Critics praised the film for making audiences question their own parenting instincts and consider how far they might go if their child's life were at risk.
Career Peak
In 2017, Charlie Plummer collaborated again with Steve Buscemi, this time in the drama "Lean on Pete," a touching story about a teenager's friendship with a horse. When the stable owner decides to put down the underperforming horse, Charlie's character steals his four-legged friend. Together, they embark on a journey to find the horse a new home.In mid-2018, the drama "Behold My Heart," directed by Joshua Leonard, was released. In the story about the complex relationship between a mother and her maturing son, Charlie played the son of Marisa Tomei's character. The film also starred Timothy Olyphant and Emily Robinson.I realized this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I learned from people who've dedicated decades to this, and for me, it's the most amazing thing in the world. I can't imagine giving up acting for anything else.
Charlie Plummer's Personal Life
Charlie enjoys spending time with friends, but he calls Maya Hawke, the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, his best friend. Despite rumors among fans, the young scions of acting dynasties are just friends.Charlie Plummer Now
In 2022, Charlie Plummer's career took off dramatically. He appeared in three feature-length projects and one TV series. Specifically, he portrayed a young Franklin Roosevelt in two episodes of the series "First Lady," played the son of the main characters in the sci-fi film "Moonfall," starred in the dramedy "Wildlower" alongside Kiernan Shipka, and took the leading role in the indie drama "A Perfect Day for Caribou."
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