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Charlie Hunnam, born on April 10, 1980, in Newcastle, England, is an acclaimed English actor and screenwriter best known for his portrayal of Jax Teller in the FX series "Sons of Anarchy" (2008-2014). With a career spanning television and film, Hunnam has starred in notable productions such as "Pacific Rim," "The Gentlemen," and most recently, Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon" franchise.
Hunnam's Early Career in Byker Grove
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Charlie Hunnam's acting career began unexpectedly when he was discovered at age 18 in a JD Sports store on Christmas Eve. Elizabeth Binns, the production manager of "Byker Grove," spotted Hunnam trying on shoes and invited him to audition for the popular British teen drama
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. Although he didn't land the major role he initially auditioned for, the producers offered him a small part in three episodes, marking his first professional acting job1
. This serendipitous encounter in his hometown of Newcastle set Hunnam on the path to becoming an actor, despite his initial aspirations to work behind the scenes in film1
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Charlie Hunnam's Breakout Role in Queer as Folk
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Charlie Hunnam's breakthrough role came at age 18 when he portrayed Nathan Maloney in the groundbreaking British television series "Queer as Folk" (1999-2000)
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. Created by Russell T Davies, the show followed the lives of three gay men in Manchester and became an influential and fondly remembered drama3
. Hunnam's performance as the young, openly gay Nathan garnered him significant attention and helped establish his acting career2
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. The character's impact has endured, with a nod to Nathan appearing in Peacock's recent "Queer as Folk" reboot, where he is briefly shown as a face on a dating app3
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Charlie Hunnam's Iconic Role as Jax Teller in 'Sons of Anarchy'
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Charlie Hunnam's portrayal of Jackson "Jax" Teller in the FX series "Sons of Anarchy" (2008-2014) catapulted him to international fame. Jax, the vice president and later president of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, is a complex character torn between loyalty to his outlaw lifestyle and a desire for legitimacy. Hunnam's nuanced performance earned critical acclaim, with the character described as "charming and deadly" and "every woman's bad boy fantasy"
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. To prepare for the role, Hunnam immersed himself in biker culture, spending time with an outlaw motorcycle club in Oakland, California2
. His portrayal of Jax's evolution from a conflicted leader to a brutal antihero was praised as both "shocking" and "brilliant", earning Hunnam two nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor2
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