Charlie Heaton

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Charlie Heaton
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Heaton in 2017
Born (1994-02-06) 6 February 1994 (age 27)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Occupation
  • Actor
  • musician
Years active2014–present
Partner(s)Natalia Dyer (2016–present)
Children1

Charlie Ross Heaton (born 6 February 1994)[1][2] is an English actor and musician.[3] He is best known for his starring role as Jonathan Byers in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things.

Early life[]

Heaton was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire,[4] and raised on a council estate in Bridlington by his mother.[5]

Career[]

Music[]

Heaton moved to London when he was 16 and joined London noise-rock band Comanechi as the drummer. He toured with them for more than a year.[3][6] Heaton then joined London-based psychedelic band Half Loon.[7]

Acting[]

In 2014, Heaton played a role in a short film named "Life Needs Courage". In 2015, he made his acting debut with the ITV crime drama series DCI Banks, playing the role of Gary McCready.[8] He then appeared as Riley in ITV's detective series Vera.[9] He guest-starred in BBC One's medical drama series Casualty as Jason Waycott.[10] In 2016, he appeared in the thriller film Shut In, co-starring Naomi Watts and Oliver Platt, and directed by Farren Blackburn.[11][12] Heaton also plays Jonathan Byers in the Netflix supernatural drama series Stranger Things.[13][14] In 2016, he starred in the drama film As You Are.

In May 2017, Heaton was cast to star as Samuel "Sam" Guthrie / Cannonball in New Mutants, a 2020 film based on the Marvel Comics comic book of the same name.[15] In August 2018, the BBC announced that Heaton would be playing Joseph Merrick, commonly known as the "Elephant Man", in a new two-part drama.[16] The casting drew criticism from a disability charity group, the group's head saying that not using a disabled actor was a missed opportunity.[17]

Personal life[]

Heaton has a son, Archie, from a previous relationship with Akiko Matsuura.[2][18][19]

Since early 2016, he has been in a relationship with his Stranger Things co-star, Natalia Dyer, who plays Jonathan's girlfriend Nancy Wheeler on the series.[20]

Heaton is a keen football fan and an avid supporter of Arsenal F.C.[21]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Life Needs Courage Charlie
2015 The Schoolboy Michael Stevens
Rise of the Footsoldier Part II Dealer
Urban & the Shed Crew Frank
2016 As You Are Mark
Shut In Stephen Portman
2017 The Performers: Act III Bowie Character
Marrowbone Billy Marrowbone
2020 No Future Will
The New Mutants Samuel Guthrie / Cannonball
2021 The Souvenir Part II Jim Dagger Post-production

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2015 DCI Banks Gary McCready 2 episodes
Vera Riley Episode: "Changing Tides"
Casualty Luke Dickinson / Jason Waycott 2 episodes
2016–present Stranger Things Jonathan Byers Main role
2020 Soulmates Kurt Episode: "Break On Through"

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Stranger Things Won [22]
2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated [23]
Teen Choice Awards Choice Scene Stealer Nominated [24]
2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated [25]

References[]

  1. ^ Khan, Shakir (6 February 2020). "Charlie Heaton Birthday: Check Out Some Amazing Movies Of The 'Stranger Things' Star". Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Charlie Heaton: 12 facts about the Stranger Things actor you need to know". PopBuzz. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Dziautaite, Modesta (18 July 2016). Bailey, David (ed.). "Charlie Heaton". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  4. ^ Stranger Things' Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer Take A Lie Detector Test. Vanity Fair. 12 July 2019.
  5. ^ Weinstock, Tish (2 November 2016). "stranger things have happened: charlie heaton on finding fame". I-D Vice.
  6. ^ Grater, Tom (5 October 2015). "Charlie Heaton, Stars of Tomorrow 2015". Screen Daily. Media Business Insight Limited. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  7. ^ "Charlie Heaton on Instagram: "Hey guys! 'Half loon' the band I used to play in debuted their first single 'Ruth' from their upcoming album. Go to there page to check it…"". Instagram. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  8. ^ Robinson, Jennifer (23 April 2015). "DCI BANKS: Season 4". KPBS.org. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  9. ^ "Vera Cast List 2015: ITV Series 5 Air Date and Character Details". TellyChat.co.uk. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  10. ^ "The Department of Secrets – Series 29 Episode 31 of 46". BBC. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  11. ^ Hipes, Patrick (18 March 2015). "Oliver Platt Joins Naomi Watts In 'Shut In' For EuropaCorp & Lava Bear". Deadline.com. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  12. ^ McNary, Dave (6 March 2015). "Naomi Watts' Shut In Set 2016 Release Date". Variety. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (20 August 2015). "Duffer Bros. Netflix Supernatural Drama Series Sets Young Cast, Gets Title". Deadline.com. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  14. ^ Spangler, Todd (20 August 2015). "Netflix Casts 7 Young Actors in Stranger Things Supernatural Drama from Duffer Brothers". Variety. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  15. ^ Goldberg, Matt (31 May 2017). "'New Mutants' Finds Its Cannonball with 'Stranger Things' Star Charlie Heaton". Collider. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  16. ^ "Charlie Heaton is The Elephant Man". BBC. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  17. ^ "Anger over casting of Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton as Elephant Mann". Sky News. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  18. ^ Gemmill, Allie (30 October 2017). "Stranger Things's Charlie Heaton Reportedly Has a Son". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  19. ^ "Stranger Things". US Weekly. 30 October 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  20. ^ "Stranger Things stars Natalia Dyer & Charlie Heaton's relationship". Capital.
  21. ^ "10 Things Charlie Heaton Can't Live Without". GQ. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  22. ^ Nolfi, Joely (14 December 2016). "SAG Awards nominations 2017: See the full list". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  23. ^ Hipes, Patrick (21 January 2018). "SAG Awards' Stunt Ensemble Nominees Include Fallen 'Walking Dead' Stuntman". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  24. ^ Swift, Andy (22 June 2018). "Teen Choice Awards 2018: Riverdale Leads Final Wave of TV Nominations". TVLine. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  25. ^ Hipes, Patrick (11 December 2019). "SAG Awards Nominations: 'Bombshell', 'The Irishman', 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' Top Film List, 'Maisel,' 'Fleabag' Score In TV – Complete List Of Noms". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 July 2020.

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