Charlie Gillespie facts for kids
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Charlie Gillespie
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Gillespie at the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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| Born | August 26, 1998 Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Charles Gillespie, born on August 26, 1998, is a talented actor and singer from Canada. He is well-known for playing Luke Patterson in the popular Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms, which came out in 2020. He has also appeared in other movies and TV shows like The Outlaw League, Degrassi: Next Class, and Charmed.
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About Charlie Gillespie
Where Charlie Grew Up
Charles Jeffrey Gillespie was born in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada. He has a big family with three older brothers and a younger sister.
Charlie's Musical Talents
Charlie started playing music when he was very young. His mom encouraged him and his siblings to take music lessons. He can play many different instruments, including the guitar, bass, trombone, tuba, piano, violin, and saxophone. This shows he has a great passion for music!
Charlie's Acting Journey
Starting His Career
Charlie Gillespie began his acting career in 2014 with his first movie, The Outlaw League. Since then, he has appeared in several films and TV shows.
Key Roles in Movies and TV
- In 2017, he was in season 4 of the TV show Degrassi: Next Class.
- He appeared in the TV series Charmed in 2018.
- Charlie also acted alongside famous actors like John Travolta in the movie Speed Kills (2018).
- He worked with Heather Graham in The Rest of Us (2019).
- In 2020, he starred with Cameron Boyce in the movie Runt.
- More recently, he co-starred with Michaela Watkins in the film "Suze" (2023).
Starring in Julie and the Phantoms
A big moment in Charlie's career was in 2019 when he was chosen for the role of Luke Patterson in the Netflix musical series Julie and the Phantoms. The show became very popular after it premiered in 2020. In the series, he stars with Jeremy Shada, Owen Joyner, and Madison Reyes. Charlie even helped write and perform the song "Perfect Harmony" with Madison Reyes for the show.
Awards and Recognitions
Charlie Gillespie has received some awards for his acting:
- In 2017, he was nominated for two Joey Awards for his role in 2nd Generation.
- In 2021, he won an MTV Movie & TV Award for "Best Musical Moment" for his work in Julie and the Phantoms. He shared this award with his co-stars Madison Reyes, Owen Joyner, and Jeremy Shada.
- In 2023, he received a special award at the Calgary International Film Festival for his performance in the movie Suze.
See also
In Spanish: Charlie Gillespie para niños
