Charles Matthew Hunnam is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Jax Teller in the FX series Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014). Hunnam was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, to Jane Bell, a ballet dancer and business owner, and William Hunnam.
Hunnam began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in television shows such as Byker Grove and Queer as Folk. He made his film debut in 2002 with Nicholas Nickleby. Hunnam’s breakthrough role came in 2008, when he was cast as Jax Teller in the FX series Sons of Anarchy. The show ran for seven seasons and was a critical and commercial success.
Other notable works: Hunnam has starred in several other films, including Pacific Rim (2013), Crimson Peak (2015), The Lost City of Z (2016), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017), and The Gentlemen (2019). He is also the co-author of the novel “Mortal Engines” (2001), which was adapted into a film in 2018.
Hunnam has been in a relationship with Morgana McNelis since 2005. They have no children. Hunnam has been nominated for several awards for his work, including two Critics’ Choice Television Awards for Best Actor in a Drama Series for Sons of Anarchy.
How did Charlie Hunnam get famous?
Charlie Hunnam got famous through a combination of talent, hard work, and good luck. He started acting in school plays when he was a teenager, and he quickly realized that he had a passion for it. After graduating from high school, he moved to London to pursue a career in acting.
Hunnam’s early career was slow going. He had a few small roles in television shows and films, but he was mostly struggling to make ends meet. However, he never gave up on his dream, and he continued to audition for roles.
In 2002, Hunnam’s luck finally changed. He was cast in the film Nicholas Nickleby, which was a critical and commercial success. This role led to other high-profile roles, such as Queer as Folk and Sons of Anarchy.
What happened to Charlie Hunnam after SOA?
Charlie Hunnam has been busy since Sons of Anarchy ended in 2014. He has starred in a number of films, including King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Papillon, and The Gentlemen. He has also starred in the Apple TV+ series Shantaram.
In 2022, Hunnam starred in the film Last Looks, which was directed by Tim Kirkby and also starred Mel Gibson. He is currently filming the film Rebel Moon, which is directed by Zack Snyder.
Hunnam has also been working on a number of other projects, including a film adaptation of the novel Shantaram and a television series based on the novel The Lost City of Z.
Hunnam is a talented actor who is still very active in the entertainment industry. He is sure to continue to be a successful actor for many years to come.