Charlie Bushnell - Actor
Age: 21
Country: United States Occupations:
Actor
Charlie Bushnell is a rising American actor best known for his roles in major Disney+ series. Born on June 16, 2004, in Los Angeles, he gained early recognition for playing Bobby Cañero-Reed, the supportive older brother in Diary of a Future President (2020–2021).
He reached a wider global audience with his breakout performance as Luke Castellan in the fantasy series Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023–present). Bushnell has been praised for bringing depth to the "anti-hero" character, citing inspirations like Anakin Skywalker for his portrayal.
Key Highlights
Background: He grew up in an artistic family (his father is a musician and his uncle was an actor) and was inspired to pursue acting after binge-watching Stranger Things while home sick from school.
Education: He trained at the Ruskin Academy and John Rosenfeld Studios in Santa Monica.
Other Projects: Beyond live-action, he provides the voice for Chase in the animated series In the Know (2024) and has appeared in the short film Wetworks.
Heritage: He is of mixed heritage, with Japanese and Costa Rican roots on his mother’s side and Irish descent on his father’s side.