Charles Melton - Actor
Age: 35
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Actor
Charles Michael Melton is an American actor born on January 4, 1991. Before his acting career, he worked as a fashion model for brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Kenneth Cole.
He began his acting career with guest roles on television series like Glee (2014) and American Horror Story: Hotel (2015–2016). His breakthrough role came with his portrayal of Reggie Mantle in The CW series Riverdale, a role he held from 2017 to 2023.
He gained further recognition for his leading role in the 2019 romance film The Sun Is Also a Star. His performance in the 2023 drama film May December earned him critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award nomination.
He is American; his father is American with English ancestry, and his mother is a Korean immigrant. He was born in Juneau, Alaska, and his family moved frequently due to his father working for the military, including living in South Korea for about five years. He played football at Kansas State University before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. He is also a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics International.