Charles Melton
Known for
Charles Melton is an American actor born in Juneau, Alaska, who first became known playing Reggie Mantle on the teen drama 'Riverdale'. He appeared in the action sequel 'Bad Boys for Life' before earning widespread critical acclaim for his dramatic performance opposite Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in Todd Haynes's 'May December'. The role marked a major turning point, establishing Melton as a serious dramatic actor beyond his television teen-drama roots. He has continued building a career that bridges mainstream television stardom with prestige film.
Charles Melton
11 Movies
9 Series
Charles Melton is an American actor born in Juneau, Alaska, who first became known playing Reggie Mantle on the teen drama 'Riverdale'. He appeared in the action sequel 'Bad Boys for Life' before earning widespread critical acclaim for his dramatic performance opposite Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in Todd Haynes's 'May December'. The role marked a major turning point, establishing Melton as a serious dramatic actor beyond his television teen-drama roots. He has continued building a career that bridges mainstream television stardom with prestige film.
Movies
Plays Private K
Her Private Hell
2026
Plays Jake
Warfare
2025
Plays Rafe
Bad Boys for Life
2020
Plays Joe Yoo
May December
2023
Plays Hawaii
Secret Headquarters
2022
Plays Charles Melton
Mainstream
2021
Plays Chris
Heart of Champions
2021
Plays Daniel Jae Ho Bae
The Sun Is Also a Star
2019
Plays Hank
Wake
2022
Plays Cage
The Thinning: New World Order
2018
Plays Doc
Faces Without Eyes
2015
TV Shows
Plays Reggie Mantle
Riverdale
2017
Producer
Plays Austin Davis
BEEF
2023
Plays Noa
Fracture
2021
Plays Josh
History of the World: Part II
2023
Plays Mr. Wu
American Horror Story
2011
Plays Charles Melton (voice)
Kevin
2026
Plays Wyatt
American Horror Stories
2021
Plays Model
Glee
2009
Plays Davis McDowell
Poker Face
2023
Latest Trailers
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Her Private Hell
Full Filmography
BEEF
Austin Davis · 8 episodes
2026
TV
Kevin
Charles Melton (voice) · 2 episodes
2026
TV
Her Private Hell
Private K
2026
Film
Warfare
Jake
2025
Film
Poker Face
Davis McDowell · 1 episode
2023
TV
History of the World: Part II
Josh · 3 episodes
2023
TV
May December
Joe Yoo
2023
Film
Secret Headquarters
Hawaii
2022
Film
Wake
Hank
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Charles Melton and where are they from?
Charles Melton is 35 years old, born on January 4, 1991 in Juneau, Alaska, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Charles Melton?
Charles Melton is best known for roles in Bad Boys for Life, Warfare, May December.
How many movies has Charles Melton been in?
Over a 11-year career (since 2015), Charles Melton has appeared in 11 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Charles Melton's first movie?
The career of Charles Melton began with Faces Without Eyes (2015).
What is Charles Melton's most recent movie or series?
Charles Melton's most recent release is Her Private Hell, which premiered on July 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Charles Melton appeared in?
On television, Charles Melton has appeared in Riverdale, American Horror Story, BEEF, American Horror Stories.
Does Charles Melton have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Charles Melton's upcoming work includes: Untitled Daniels Event Film (2027).
Charles Melton
1991-01-04 · Juneau, Alaska, USA
Charles Michael Melton (born January 4, 1991) is an American actor. After working as a fashion model, Melton ventured into acting, appearing in guest roles on the television series Glee (2014) and American Horror Story: Hotel (2015–2016). His breakthrough came with his portrayal of Reggie Mantle in the CW series Riverdale (2017–2023).
Melton gained recognition for his leading role in the romance film The Sun Is Also a Star (2019). For his acclaimed portrayal in the drama film May December (2023), Melton earned nominations for a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a Golden Globe Award. He starred in season two of the Netflix anthology series Beef (2026).Cailee Spaeny, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.