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Charles Michael Melton
January 4, 1991 Juneau, Alaska, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Kansas State University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Charles Michael Melton, born on January 4, 1991, is an American actor. He started his career as a fashion model. Later, he began acting with small roles in TV shows like Glee (2014) and American Horror Story: Hotel (2015–2016).
He became widely known for playing Reggie Mantle in the TV series Riverdale. He was on the show from 2017 to 2023. Melton also starred in the romance movie The Sun Is Also a Star (2019). In 2023, he received praise for his role in the drama film May December. For this role, he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a Golden Globe Award.
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About Charles Melton's Life
Growing Up and School
Charles Michael Melton was born in Juneau, Alaska, on January 4, 1991. His mother, Sukyong, is a Korean immigrant. His father, Phil Melton, is American with English roots. Charles is the oldest of three children; he has two younger sisters.
Because his father was in the military, his family moved often. They lived in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, for about five years. Eventually, they settled in Manhattan, Kansas. Charles graduated from Manhattan High School in 2009. He then went to Kansas State University. There, he played as a defensive back on the school's football team. At age twenty, he left college to become an actor. He moved to Los Angeles, California, in 2012. Before acting, he also worked as a dog walker.
Charles Melton's Acting Career
Early Roles and Breakthrough
Charles Melton first found success as a model. He worked for big brands like Dolce & Gabbana and MAC. His first acting jobs were guest appearances on Glee and American Horror Story.
In 2017, Melton became well-known when he joined the cast of Riverdale. He took over the role of Reggie Mantle in the second season. He became a main cast member starting in the third season.
Film Roles and Recognition
In 2019, Melton starred in his first major movie, The Sun Is Also a Star. He played Daniel Bae in this film, which was based on a popular book. This role made him the first Korean-American and Asian-American actor to lead a teen romance film from a major Hollywood studio.
In 2023, he co-starred in the Netflix drama film May December. In this movie, he acted alongside Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore. Melton's performance was highly praised by critics. He won several awards, including Best Supporting Actor from the Gotham Independent Film Awards and the National Society of Film Critics Awards. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
Upcoming Projects
Charles Melton has several new projects coming up. He is set to star in a movie called Love Child with Elizabeth Olsen. He will also appear in Warfare, a war movie from A24. Additionally, he is expected to be in the second season of the TV series Beef.
Melton also does charity work. He is a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics International.
Awards and Nominations
Charles Melton has received many awards and nominations for his acting.
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Alliance of Women Film Journalists | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | May December | Nominated | |
| Astra Film Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Austin Film Critics Association | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Boston Online Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Boston Society of Film Critics | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Runner-up | ||
| Capri Hollywood International Film Festival | 2023 | Breakthrough Actor | Won | ||
| Celebration of Cinema and Television | 2023 | Breakthrough Performance Award | Won | ||
| Chicago Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Most Promising Performer | Won | ||||
| Chicago Indie Critics | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Breakout Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Columbus Film Critics Association | 2024 | Best Supporting Performance | Nominated | ||
| Breakthrough Film Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Critics' Choice Movie Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Runner-up | ||
| Denver Film Critics Society | 2024 | Best Supporting Performance by an Actor, Male | Nominated | ||
| DiscussingFilm Critic Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Best Breakthrough Performance | Won | ||||
| Dublin Film Critics Circle | 2023 | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| Florida Film Critics Circle | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Breakout Award | Nominated | ||||
| Georgia Film Critics Association | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Runner-up | ||
| Breakthrough Award | Runner-up | ||||
| Golden Globe Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| Gotham Awards | 2023 | Outstanding Supporting Performance | Won | ||
| Greater Western New York Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Breakthrough Performance | Won | ||||
| Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards | 2023 | Best Supporting Performance | Nominated | ||
| Breakout of the Year | Runner-up | ||||
| Independent Spirit Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Performance | Nominated | ||
| Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| London Film Critics' Circle | 2024 | Supporting Actor of the Year | Won | ||
| MTV Movie & TV Awards | 2019 | Best Kiss | Riverdale | Nominated | |
| Music City Film Critics Association | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | May December | Pending | |
| National Society of Film Critics | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| New York Film Critics Circle Awards | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| New York Film Critics Online Awards | 2023 | Breakthrough Performer | Won | ||
| North Carolina Film Critics Association | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Best Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | ||||
| North Dakota Film Society | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Pending | ||
| North Texas Film Critics Association Awards | 2023 | Best Newcomer | Nominated | ||
| Online Association of Female Film Critics | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Breakthrough Performance | Won | ||||
| Philadelphia Film Critics Circle | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Runner-up | ||
| Best Breakthrough Performance | Won | ||||
| San Diego Film Critics Society | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | 2024 | Virtuoso Award | Won | ||
| Satellite Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| Seattle Film Critics Society | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| St. Louis Film Critics Association Awards | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Runner-up | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | 2019 | Choice Summer Movie Actor | The Sun is Also a Star | Nominated | |
| Toronto Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Supporting Performance | May December | Runner-up | |
| Best Breakthrough Performance | Runner-up | ||||
| UK Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Utah Film Critics Association | 2024 | Best Supporting Performance, Male | Runner-up | ||
| Variety & Golden Globe's Breakthrough Artist Awards | 2023 | Breakthrough Artist Award | Honoree | ||
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Women Film Critics Circle | 2023 | Best Actor | Runner-up |
See also
In Spanish: Charles Melton para niños
