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Charlie Plummer

b. 1999

American actor

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Born 1999. Charlie Plummer is an American actor and television actor.

Charlie Faulkner Plummer (born May 24, 1999) is an American actor. He began his career as a child actor in short films and made his feature film debut in David Chase's drama Not Fade Away before landing a lead role in King Jack (2015). and a troubled teenager in Andrew Haigh's drama Lean on Pete. His performance in the latter earned him the Marcello Mastroianni Award for best emerging actor.

On television, Plummer made his first prominent appearances on the dramas Boardwalk Empire (2011–2013) and Granite Flats (2013–2015). He has a younger brother, James. His family moved frequently due to his parents' jobs which resulted in his attending seven different schools growing up: three in Los Angeles, two in upstate New York and two in New York City.

Despite being very shy as a child, Plummer was exposed to acting at an early age by his parents, both of whom had worked in theatre. He met his current manager at the age of ten when he first sought professional acting roles. Plummer eventually transferred to and attended the Professional Children's School in Manhattan due to his demanding filming schedule on television shows.

Career As a child, Plummer acted in short films such as Frank (2010), Three Things (2011), and Alan Smithee (2012). In 2011, Plummer starred in eight episodes of HBO's television period drama Boardwalk Empire. He portrayed Eli Thompson's son Michael in seasons 2, 3 and 4. In 2013, Plummer joined the BYUtv's drama series Granite Flats, in which he played the lead role of Timmy Sanders. He starred in all 24 episodes of three seasons, which premiered on Netflix and ended in 2015. In 2015, he played the lead role of Jack in Felix Thompson's directorial debut King Jack. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

In 2017, Plummer co-starred in Oren Moverman's drama thriller film The Dinner. The film was released on May 5, 2017, and received mixed reviews. He played the kidnapped heir John Paul Getty III in Ridley Scott's crime thriller All the Money in the World. The same year, Plummer portrayed the troubled teenager Charley who finds solace and purpose in his friendship with the titular racehorse in Andrew Haigh's drama Lean on Pete. The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival where his performance received critical acclaim; he was also awarded the Marcello Mastroianni Award for best emerging actor.

In 2018, Plummer starred in Joshua Leonard's drama Dark Was the Night. He also appeared in Duncan Skiles's suspense thriller The Clovehitch Killer. In 2019, Plummer starred in Nabil Elderkin's feature film debut Gully. He also featured in Pippa Bianco's Share, produced by A24. In the same year, Plummer also had a leading role in Hulu's serial adaptation of John Green's novel Looking for Alaska, starring as 16-year-old Miles "Pudge" Halter. The series and Plummer's performance garnered critical acclaim.

In 2020, Plummer starred in Thor Freudenthal's drama Words on Bathroom Walls, playing a young man diagnosed with schizophrenia, and headlined the dark comedy Spontaneous, directed by Brian Duffield and based on the novel of the same name by Aaron Starmer. Both films received positive reviews. In 2022, Plummer starred in the coming of age drama Wildflower. The film received mixed reviews from critics. In 2023, he starred in National Anthem as Dylan, directed by Luke Gilford, which premiered at the 2023 SXSW Festival. The film was met with positive critical reviews, and his performance received critical acclaim.

Personal life Plummer lives in New York City and is a vegetarian. Prior to pursuing a full-time acting career, Plummer had considered dropping acting to work towards becoming a general manager for a football team due to his passion for the sport. Share Dylan

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Mats Steen Filming Television Year Title Role Notes 2011 Onion SportsDome Bully 1 episode 2022 The First Lady Franklin D. Roosevelt (young) 2 episodes

Music videos Year Title Artist Album 2020 "Is There Something in the Movies?" Samia The Baby

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2017 Les Arcs Film Festival Best Actor Lean on Pete Venice Film Festival Marcello Mastroianni Award Lean on Pete 2018 British Independent Film Awards Best Actor Lean on Pete Dublin Film Critics Circle Best Actor Lean on Pete Greater WNY Film Critics Association Awards Best Actor Lean on Pete Indiana Film Journalists Association Best Actor Lean on Pete International Online Cinema Awards Best Actor Lean on Pete San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Breakthrough Artist Lean on Pete 2019 Chlotrudis Awards Best Actor Lean on Pete

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Marcello Mastroianni Award
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Charlie Faulkner Plummer

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Who is Charlie Plummer?

American actor

When was Charlie Plummer born?

Charlie Plummer was born on 24 May 1999 in Poughkeepsie.

What is Charlie Plummer's occupation?

Charlie Plummer is an actor and television actor.

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Charlie Plummer is American.

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