How old is Charlie Hunnam?

Charlie Hunnam is 45 years old (born April 10, 1980).

Is Charlie Hunnam still alive?

Yes, Charlie Hunnam is still alive as of 2026, aged 45.

What is Charlie Hunnam's real name?

Charlie Hunnam's full birth name is C. Hunnam.

Where is Charlie Hunnam from?

Charlie Hunnam is from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK, United Kingdom.

What generation is Charlie Hunnam?

Charlie Hunnam is a Generation X, born in 1980.

Charlie Hunnam

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Originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK, Charlie Hunnam rose to become one of the most recognized Actors from British.

Charles Matthew "Charlie" Hunnam (born 10 April 1980) is an English actor. He is perhaps best known to UK audiences as Pete Dunham in Green Street Hooligans and as Nathan Maloney in the Channel 4 hit drama Queer as Folk and to US audiences as Jackson "Jax" Teller in the FX network series, Sons of Anarchy.

"Charlie Hunnam's defining career moment arrived with his portrayal of Jackson "Jax" Teller in the critically acclaimed FX series, "Sons of Anarchy." — About Charlie Hunnam

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Born

Years in career27 years active

April 10th, 1980

Birthplace

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United Kingdom

Generation

Generation X

Career

27 years

Region

Europe

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How Charlie Hunnam compares to other Actors

🎂Charlie Hunnam is 8 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Charlie Hunnam	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	45	53	-8 yrs
Career length	27 yrs	~35 yrs	-8 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Charlie Hunnam

Did you know?

Did you know that Charlie Hunnam once wrote a full screenplay about the historical figure Vlad the Impaler?

5 Lesser-known facts

He was discovered by a production manager in a shoe store on Christmas Eve, leading to his first acting role.
He originally auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones."
He famously turned down the lead role of Christian Grey in "Fifty Shades of Grey" due to scheduling conflicts.
He lived on an isolated farm in the Lake District for a significant part of his childhood.
He is a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, often training to stay in character for demanding roles.

Career highlight

Charlie Hunnam's defining career moment arrived with his portrayal of Jackson "Jax" Teller in the critically acclaimed FX series, "Sons of Anarchy." Over seven seasons, he transformed the character from a conflicted biker gang heir into a complex anti-hero, earning widespread recognition and a dedicated global fanbase for his nuanced performance.

Legacy

Hunnam is celebrated for his commitment to challenging, often physically demanding roles, solidifying his legacy as an actor who brings depth and raw intensity to his characters, particularly within the drama genre.