Charlie Heaton
| Charlie Heaton | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Known for | Playing Gary McCready in the series DCI Banks. |
Charlie Heaton is an English actor, best known for playing Gary McCready in the series DCI Banks and Jason Waycott in Casualty.
Career
In 2015, Heaton made his acting debut with the ITV's crime drama series DCI Banks, he played the role of Gary McCready.[1] Then he appeared as Riley in the ITV's detective series Vera.[2] He also starred in the BBC One's medical drama series Casualty as Jason Waycott.[3]
Heaton has played a significant role in the psychological thriller film Shut In along with Naomi Watts and Oliver Platt.[4] The film is directed by Farren Blackburn and scheduled to be released on February 19, 2016 by EuropaCorp.[5]
Heaton is also set to play the one of the lead roles in the Netflix's supernatural drama series Stranger Things.[6][7]
In 2009, at the age of 15 Heaton became one of Yorkshire's upcoming stars of boxing after going undefeated in 6 fights. He later went on for a 7th fight but unfortunately was knocked out in the first round by Philip Ebert a.k.a the flying Hobbit, a young German superstar in the making. Heaton then hung up his gloves and concentrated on his acting career.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Schoolboy | Michael Stevens | Short film |
| 2015 | Urban & the Shed Crew | Frank | Post-production |
| 2016 | Shut In | TBA | Completed |
| 2016 | As You Are | Mark |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | DCI Banks | Gary McCready | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Vera | Riley | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Casualty | Jason Waycott / Luke Dickinson | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Stranger Things | TBA | Lead role |
References
- ↑ Robinson, Jennifer (April 23, 2015). "DCI BANKS: Season 4". kpbs.org. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Vera Cast List 2015: ITV Series 5 Air Date and Character Details". tellychat.co.uk. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ↑ "The Department of Secrets - Series 29 Episode 31 of 46". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (March 18, 2015). "Oliver Platt Joins Naomi Watts In ‘Shut In’ For EuropaCorp & Lava Bear". deadline.com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (March 6, 2015). "Naomi Watts’ ‘Shut In,’ Sullivan Stapleton’s ‘The Lake’ Set 2016 Release Dates". variety.com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 20, 2015). "Duffer Bros. Netflix Supernatural Drama Series Sets Young Cast, Gets Title". deadline.com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (August 20, 2015). "Netflix Casts 7 Young Actors in ‘Stranger Things’ Supernatural Drama from Duffer Brothers". variety.com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.