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 train for King Arthur?
Charlie Hunnam trained extensively for his role as King Arthur in the 2017 film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. He worked with a team of trainers to develop a rigorous fitness program that included weight training, cardio, and martial arts.
Hunnam’s training program was designed to help him build muscle, lose fat, and improve his overall fitness. He worked out six days a week, with each workout lasting for two hours. His workouts included a mix of cardio exercises, such as running and swimming, and weight training exercises, such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. He also trained in martial arts, such as boxing and kickboxing.
In addition to his physical training, Hunnam also worked on his mental preparation for the role. He read books about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and he watched films about medieval warfare. He also spent time practicing his sword fighting skills.