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.
What has happened to Charlie Hunnam?
Charlie Hunnam has been very busy since his role as Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy ended in 2014. He has starred in a number of 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 currently starring in the Apple TV+ series Shantaram.
In addition to his acting work, Hunnam has also been working on a number of other projects. He is the co-author of the novel “Mortal Engines” (2001), which was adapted into a film in 2018. He is also a screenwriter and producer.
Hunnam has also been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression. He has spoken about how these mental health challenges have affected his career and his personal life. He is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken out about the importance of seeking help.