Actor

Charles Melton

Acting

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Acting credits

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TMDB popularity

2.7

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Movies: 14Series: 12Crew credits: 1

TMDB ID: 1907002

IMDb ID: nm6217576

Known for: Acting

Born: January 4, 1991

Age: 35

Place of birth: Juneau, Alaska, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 2003 - 2026

Years active: 24

Average TMDB rating: 6.81

Wikidata: Q41796239

Also known as

Charles Michael Melton

Other jobs

Executive Producer (1)

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Biography

Charles Michael Melton (born January 4, 1991) is an American actor. After working as a fashion model, Melton ventured to acting with guest roles on the television series Glee (2014) and American Horror Story: Hotel (2015–2016). His breakthrough came with his portrayal of Reggie Mantle in the CW series Riverdale (2017–2023). Melton gained recognition for his leading role in the romance film The Sun Is Also a Star (2019). For his acclaimed portrayal in the drama film May December (2023), Melton earned nominations for a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2026, he produced and starred as a personal trainer in the second season of the Netflix anthology series Beef, for which he received two nominations—Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor—at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.