Charlie Tahan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charlie Tahan
Tahan at the premiere of Frankenweenie, 2012
Born	Charles Tahan (1998-06-11) June 11, 1998 (age 27) Glen Rock, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2006–present
Relatives	Daisy Tahan (sister)

Charlie Tahan (born June 11, 1998) is an American actor. He started acting when he was a child. He appeared in movies like American Loser and I Am Legend in 2007. As he grew up, he took on roles for teens and adults. Some of his most famous roles include Ben Burke in the TV show Wayward Pines. He also played a young Jonathan Crane, known as Scarecrow, in Gotham. From 2017 to 2022, he was Wyatt Langmore in the Netflix crime drama Ozark.

Early Life and Family

Charlie Tahan was born on June 11, 1998. He grew up in Glen Rock, New Jersey. He went to Glen Rock High School. Charlie is the middle child in his family. His younger sister, Daisy Tahan, is also an actress.

Acting Career Highlights

Charlie Tahan began his acting journey at a young age. He has been in many movies and TV shows.

Early Film Roles

In 2007, Charlie played Ethan in the science fiction horror film I Am Legend. He also appeared in the horror movie Burning Bright in 2010. That same year, he acted alongside Zac Efron in the drama Charlie St. Cloud. This movie was based on a book called The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud.

Charlie also used his voice for a character. He voiced Victor Frankenstein in the Disney animated movie Frankenweenie (2012). This film was directed by the famous Tim Burton.

TV Show Appearances

In 2010, Charlie had a recurring role in the TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He played a character named Calvin Arliss.

In 2015, Charlie joined the cast of the superhero drama Gotham. He played a younger version of Dr. Jonathan Crane. He returned to the show in 2017. From 2015 to 2016, he starred as Ben Burke in the mystery series Wayward Pines. This show was created by M. Night Shyamalan.

Starring in Ozark

Starting in 2017, Charlie Tahan became well-known for his role as Wyatt Langmore. He played this character in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark. He acted alongside stars like Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. The show was very popular and received many awards. It was nominated for 45 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Directing Debut

In 2024, Charlie Tahan tried something new. He directed his first short film called Taxon. He also wrote the film with Tommy Aiken. The short film was released online in January.

Filmography

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Charlie Tahan para niños