Charles Melton

Charles Melton is an American actor and model best known for playing Reggie Mantle on The CW series Riverdale.

Charles Melton is an American actor and model best known for playing Reggie Mantle on The CW series Riverdale. He has also appeared in films including The Sun Is Also a Star and May December, the latter earning him major award nominations and critic awards recognition.

Early life

Charles Michael Melton was born in Juneau, Alaska, on January 4, 1991. He is an American actor and model.

Career

Melton gained mainstream recognition for his role as Reggie Mantle on Riverdale, where he appeared from 2017 to 2023. He also appeared in earlier television roles and later film work, including The Sun Is Also a Star (2019) and May December. His later credits include the Netflix series Beef and the film Warfare, as reported in available sources.

Critical reception

His performance in May December received strong critical attention and led to nominations including a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award. Some sources also report wins from critics' groups for supporting actor performance.

Other work

In addition to acting, Melton has been identified as a model. Some sources describe him as having begun his career in fashion before moving into television and film. His later credits listed in available sources include Beef and Warfare.