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Charles Melton
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Born
Charles Michael Melton

(1991-01-04) January 4, 1991 (age 34)
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.

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.
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

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