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Charlie Heaton

Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician best known for playing Jonathan Byers in the Netflix science fiction series *Stranger Things*.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician best known for playing Jonathan Byers in the Netflix series *Stranger Things*. He started his career in music before moving into television and film.

Early life

Charlie Heaton was born on 6 February 1994 in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England. He initially pursued music, working as a drummer, before transitioning into acting.

Career

Heaton gained widespread recognition for his role as Jonathan Byers in *Stranger Things*. His film credits include *As You Are*, *Shut In*, *Marrowbone*, *The New Mutants*, *No Future*, and *The Souvenir Part II*.

Personal life

Heaton has a son named Archie with musician Akiko Matsuura. He has been in a relationship with *Stranger Things* co-star Natalia Dyer since 2016.

In short

  • English actor and musician, born 1994.
  • Best known as Jonathan Byers in *Stranger Things*.
  • Has one son, Archie, with Akiko Matsuura.
  • In a relationship with Natalia Dyer since 2016.

Quick questions

Who is Charlie Heaton?
Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician best known for playing Jonathan Byers in *Stranger Things*.
What is Charlie Heaton known for?
He is best known for his role as Jonathan Byers in *Stranger Things* and for film roles in titles such as *Marrowbone* and *The New Mutants*.
Does Charlie Heaton have a child?
Yes. He has one son, Archie, with musician Akiko Matsuura.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Heaton
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, known for, film credits, partner, and child.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6390427/
    Supports: Biography, known roles, film appearances, and child.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/charlie_heaton
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and selected acting credits.