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    Charlie Heaton: 16 facts about the Stranger Things actor you need to know

    Actor Charlie Heaton is best known for playing Jonathan Byers in Netflix's Stranger Things. But what else do we know about him? Let's take a look...

    1. Charlie Heaton eating an ice cream

      1. Everything you need to know about Charlie Heaton

      Actor Charlie Heaton is best known for playing Jonathan Byers in Netflix's Stranger Things. But what else do we know about him? From his age, height and relationship with co-star Natalia Dyer to his previous on-screen work, here's everything you need to know about Charlie Heaton. [via Instagram]

    2. Charlie Heaton in a suit

      2. How old is Charlie Heaton?

      Stranger Things actor Charlie Heaton was born on 6 February 1994, making him 28 years old. [Getty]

    3. Charlie Heaton on the red carpet

      3. How tall is Charlie Heaton?

      It’s said that Charlie Heaton is 1.73m tall - which equates to 5 feet, 6 inches. [Getty]

    4. Charlie Heaton on the red carpet with Natalia Dyer

      4. Where is Charlie Heaton from? Is he British?

      Unlike his Stranger Things co-stars, Charlie Heaton isn’t American, but in fact British. He was born in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, but moved to London when he was aged 16. [Getty]

    5. Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer dating relationship

      5. Is Charlie Heaton dating Natalia Dyer?

      Jonathan Byers and Nancy Wheeler may date in the hit Netflix show, but actors Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer are also boyfriend and girlfriend IRL. They first sparked rumours in September 2016, before making their red carpet debut as a couple at the London Fashion Awards in December that year. Cute! [Getty]

    6. Charlie Heaton in a suit on the red carpet

      6. When did Charlie Heaton date Akiko Matsuura?

      While Charlie Heaton is dating Natalia Dyer now, he used to be with drummer and singer, Akiko Matsuura. She plays in bands Pre and Comanechi, and used to drum for The Big Pink. [Getty]

    7. Charlie Heaton in a floral shirt

      7. Does Charlie Heaton have a child?

      Charlie Heaton has a son named Archie with his ex-girlfriend and fellow musician, Akiko Matsuura. Archie was born in 2014. [Getty]

    8. Charlie Heaton drugs: Why was he arrested?

      8. Why was Charlie Heaton arrested?

      In October 2017, Charlie Heaton was detained at LAX Airport in Los Angeles, California for possession of small amounts of cocaine. Charlie was not charged with a crime, but he was sent back to London. He was later allowed to return to the US to shoot the Stranger Things 3. [Steve Granitz/FilmMagic]

    9. Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers in Stranger Thing

      9. Who plays Jonathan Byers in play in Stranger Things?

      British actor Charlie Heaton plays awkward teenager Jonathan Byers in Netflix’s Stranger Things. Jonathan is the older brother of Will, who went missing in season 1, and the son of Joyce Byers. [Netflix]

    10. Charlie Heaton marvel new mutants

      10. What other movies and TV shows has Charlie Heaton been in?

      Charlie Heaton played Samuel Guthrie (or Cannonball) in The New Mutants, which was released in 2020. The X-Men spin-off centres on five teens with superhuman abilities who are being trained to be X-Men. Sam has the power to fly at jet speed. [Marvel Entertainment]

    11. Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton

      11. What TV shows and movies has Charlie Heaton been in?

      As well as Stranger Things, Charlie Heaton has actually been in lots of other movies and TV shows too. He played Jim Dagger in The Souvenir Part II (2021), Samuel Guthrie / Cannonball in The New Mutants (2020) and Billy Marrowbone in Marrowbone (2017). Charlie also starred in two episodes of Casualty in 2015 and Soulmates in 2020. [Getty]

    12. Charlie Heaton laughing

      12. How much is Charlie Heaton paid per episode of Stranger Things?

      According to The Hollywood Reporter, Charlie Heaton and his co-stars Natalia Dyer and Joe Keery earn around $150,000 per episode of Stranger Things. This figure was revealed just before the cast filmed season 3. It's not known if they got another pay rise ahead of season 4, but with between 8 to 9 episodes included in a season... that's a lot of money! [via Instagram]

    13. Charlie Heaton playing the drums

      13. What is the name of Charlie Heaton’s band?

      Before starring in Stranger Things, Charlie Heaton played drums in a band called Comanechi, along with his ex, Akiko Matsuura. Joining the band as a teenager, Heaton then went on to tour the UK with the group. He then went on to play with The Quietus. [via Instagram]

    14. Charlie Heaton at a Dior event

      14. What instrument does Charlie Heaton play?

      Charlie Heaton isn’t just a talented actor, he’s also a musician. The Jonathan Byers star used to play the drums in various British bands when he was younger. [Getty]

    15. Charlie Heaton and lookalike Harry Styles

      15. Is Charlie Heaton related to Harry Styles?

      Charlie Heaton and Harry Styles are not related, though a lot of One Direction and Stranger Things fans have noticed similarities between the two Brits. [Getty]

    16. Is Charlie Heaton on Instagram?

      16. Is Charlie Heaton on Instagram?

      Yep, Charlie Heaton is on Instagram and he has an impressive 6.4 million followers (as of May 2022). You can follow him on @charlie.r.heaton. [@charlie.r.heaton via Instagram]

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