Age, Biography, and Wiki
Charlie Hunnam was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on April 10, 1980. He rose to fame with early roles in British television and later transitioned to more prominent roles in American series and films. Hunnam's most notable portrayal is that of Jax Teller in "Sons of Anarchy," a crime drama that aired from 2008 to 2014.
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| Date of Birth | 10 April 1980 |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Birth Place | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
Weight: Approximately 77 kg (170 lbs)
Charlie Hunnam is known for his tall stature and athletic build, which have contributed to his success in various roles requiring physical presence.
| Height | 185 cm |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Hunnam has been in a long-term relationship with Morgana McNelis, a jewelry designer, since 2005. Despite their enduring relationship, they have not officially married, though Hunnam has expressed a deep commitment to her. There have been occasional rumors of a split, but neither has confirmed this publicly.
One of his grandmothers was a portrait artist. He has said that his mother "did a very good job" of being a single parent. He has an older brother named William and two younger half brothers on his mother's side named Oliver and Christian.
At age 12, when his mother remarried, the family moved to Melmerby in Cumbria. He attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith, from which he was later expelled. During his adolescence, he played rugby and fought with his classmates. After that, instead of going to university, he decided to go to the Cumbria College of Art and Design in Carlisle (now part of the University of Cumbria) to study performing arts. He graduated with a dual degree in film theory and film history with a side in performing arts. He planned to write and direct his own films.
Hunnam met actress Katharine Towne, daughter of actress Julie Payne and filmmaker Robert Towne, in 1999 when they both auditioned for roles on Dawson's Creek. After dating for three weeks, they married in Las Vegas; they divorced in 2002. He dated model Sophie Dahl, actress Stella Parker and film producer Georgina Townsley. He has been in a relationship with artist Morgana McNelis since 2005.
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| Husband | Katharine Towne (m. 1999-2002) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Charlie Hunnam's net worth is approximately $20 million. His earnings have been significantly boosted by his roles in successful TV series like "Sons of Anarchy" and films such as "Pacific Rim".
Career, Business, and Investments
Charlie Hunnam began his acting career with appearances on the children's show "Byker Grove" before gaining recognition for his role as Nathan Maloney in "Queer as Folk". He is also known for his work in "Young Americans," "Undeclared," and "Cold Mountain." A pivotal role in his career was playing Jax Teller in "Sons of Anarchy," which ran for seven seasons. Additionally, he starred as Raleigh Becket in the blockbuster film "Pacific Rim" in 2013.
Hunnam has not been widely reported to have significant business investments outside of acting, though he has explored screenwriting.
Hunnam was discovered at the age of 17 in a branch of JD Sports on Christmas Eve, while playing around with his brother during a trip to buy shoes. A production manager for the Newcastle-based teen drama Byker Grove approached Hunnam and he was later cast in his first role as Jason for three episodes of the show. He also had a brief modelling career where he did a photo shoot for Kangol Caps and then decided modelling was not for him. Hunnam's first major role came at age 18 when he was cast by Russell T Davies as 15-year-old schoolboy Nathan Maloney in Davies' Channel 4 drama Queer as Folk. He followed this up with his role as Daz in the film Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? (1999) and then moved to the United States. Hunnam was heavily considered by George Lucas for the role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, but following an awkward in-person interview with George Lucas, and producers, ultimately wasn't cast.
His career expanded to include a recurring role as Gregor Ryder in the WB series Young Americans. He then appeared in the short-lived Fox series Undeclared as a British drama student called Lloyd Haythe. Despite critical acclaim, the series was cancelled after one season. Hunnam then appeared on the large screen in Abandon (2002), Nicholas Nickleby (2002), and Cold Mountain (2003). Hunnam stated he did not wish to simply take any role offered to him, saying, "I have 60 years to make the money, but the choices I make in the next five years are really going to define my career."
In 2011, Hunnam played the role of Gavin Nichols in the philosophical drama/thriller The Ledge by Matthew Chapman. In 2012, he starred as the title character in the indie comedy 3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom alongside his Sons of Anarchy co-star Ron Perlman. Hunnam said he considered the day he filmed scenes with Perlman the best and funniest day of filming he's had in his career. He also appeared as Jay, an ex-boxer, in Stefan Ruzowitzky's crime drama Deadfall (2012).
Social Network
Charlie Hunnam maintains a private personal life and is not active on major social media platforms. This lack of online presence allows him to keep his personal life away from public scrutiny.
Education
Charlie Hunnam graduated from the Cumbria College of Art and Design with a degree in Theory and History of Film. This educational background has likely influenced his approach to acting and screenwriting roles throughout his career.
In May 2024, Hunnam was cast in the lead role for Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of the comic series by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, Criminal. Hunnam will star as Leo, "a brilliant master thief."