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 long was Charlie Hunnam on Sons of Anarchy?
Charlie Hunnam starred in Sons of Anarchy for 7 seasons, from 2008 to 2014. He played the lead role of Jax Teller, the vice president and eventually the president of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original (SAMCRO).
Hunnam was initially hesitant to take on the role of Jax Teller, as he felt that he was too young to play the part. However, he eventually agreed to do the show after meeting with Kurt Sutter, the creator of Sons of Anarchy.
Why is Charlie Hunnam limping?
Charlie Hunnam limped during the first few episodes of Sons of Anarchy because he broke his foot during filming. He injured his foot while riding a motorcycle, and he had to wear a cast for several weeks.
Hunnam’s limp was not written into the script, but the producers decided to keep it in because they thought it made Jax Teller more believable. They felt that the limp showed that Jax was a man who was tough and capable, but who was also human and vulnerable.