Charles Melton

Actor from Riverdale and The Sun Is Also a Star

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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