Charles Melton
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1991-01-04
    • Born Place: Juneau, Alaska, USA
  • Also Known As:

    찰스 멜튼, Чарльз Мелтон, چارلز ملتون

Charles Melton

Charles Melton is an American actor and model, born Charles Michael Melton on January 4, 1991, in Juneau, Alaska. Raised in Manhattan, Kansas, he is of Korean and English descent. Melton attended Kansas State University, where he played football before leaving college to pursue acting. He began his career with guest roles on Glee and American Horror Story: Hotel in the mid-2010s. His breakout role came in 2017 when he replaced Ross Butler as Reggie Mantle on The CW's Riverdale, becoming a series regular from season 3 onward. In 2019, Melton starred as Daniel Bae in The Sun Is Also a Star, making history as the first Asian American actor to lead a major Hollywood teen romance. His performance earned critical acclaim and expanded his acting range beyond television. He further showcased his versatility in the 2023 drama May December, portraying Joe Yoo, a man involved in a controversial relationship. This role garnered him nominations for a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, and he won Best Supporting Actor from the New York Film Critics Circle. Melton's upcoming projects include starring in the war film Warfare (2025), directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza . Beyond acting, he is a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics International, reflecting his commitment to social causes.

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