Charles Melton
Actor from Riverdale and The Sun Is Also a Star
Born
January 4th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor gained recognition for roles in the television series Riverdale and the film The Sun Is Also a Star. Riverdale, based on the Archie Comics, features him as Reggie Mantle, a character introduced in the second season. The Sun Is Also a Star, a romantic drama based on the novel by Nicola Yoon, showcased his performance as Daniel Bae. Melton started his career in modeling and later transitioned to acting, appearing in various television shows and films.
Portrayed Reggie Mantle in Riverdale
Starred as Daniel Bae in The Sun Is Also a Star
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