Charlie Heaton: Bio And Career Highlights

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Charlie Heaton

Born

February 6, 1994

Died

Birthplace

Leeds, England

Age

32 Years Old

Horoscope

Aquarius

Who Is Charlie Heaton?

English actor and musician Charles Ross Heaton is celebrated for his compelling portrayals of complex characters. His nuanced performances often bring depth to otherwise understated roles.

He gained widespread recognition as Jonathan Byers in the Netflix supernatural drama Stranger Things. The role quickly propelled him to international fame, earning critical praise for his sensitive depiction of the outsider teen.

Full Name	Charles Ross Heaton
Gender	Male
Height	5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Relationship Status	Dating Natalia Dyer
Net Worth	$4 million
Nationality	English
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Education	Allerton High School, City And Islington College
Siblings	Levi Heaton, Kayleigh Heaton
Kids	Archie Heaton

Early Life and Education

Born in Leeds, England, Charles Ross Heaton was raised by his mother on a council estate in Bridlington. His older sister, Levi Heaton, also pursued a career in acting.

At sixteen, Heaton moved to London, where he honed his drumming skills in the noise rock band Comanechi before transitioning to acting without formal training. He attended Allerton High School and later City and Islington College.

Notable Relationships

Charles Ross Heaton is currently in a relationship with actress Natalia Dyer, his co-star from Stranger Things, with whom he began dating around 2016. Their on-screen chemistry translated into a private, enduring off-screen romance.

He shares a son, Archie Heaton, born in 2014, with his former bandmate and ex-girlfriend Akiko Matsuura. Heaton has spoken about the impact of becoming a young father.

Career Highlights

Charles Ross Heaton achieved global stardom with his breakthrough role as Jonathan Byers in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Stranger Things. His performance earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2017.

Prior to acting, Heaton was an accomplished musician, serving as the drummer for the London noise rock band Comanechi, which toured and released an album. He has since expanded his filmography with roles in movies such as Marrowbone and The New Mutants.

Signature Quote

“Being a young father, you have to grow up very fast. You have to also learn ethical priorities, too, and you’ve got to look after somebody.”