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Charlie Heaton

Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician best known for playing Jonathan Byers in the Netflix science fiction series *Stranger Things*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician best known for playing Jonathan Byers in the Netflix science fiction series *Stranger Things*. He began his career as a musician before moving into television and film. He has also appeared in several feature films and has one child.

Early life

Charlie Heaton was born in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England, on 6 February 1994. He later moved into music before beginning an acting career.

Career

Heaton is known for his role as Jonathan Byers in *Stranger Things*. He has also appeared in television series and films including *As You Are*, *Shut In*, *Marrowbone*, and *The New Mutants*.

Personal life

Heaton has one child, a son named Archie, with former partner and musician Akiko Matsuura. He has been in a relationship with *Stranger Things* co-star Natalia Dyer since 2016.

Key facts

  • Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician, born in 1994.
  • He is best known for portraying Jonathan Byers in *Stranger Things*.
  • Before acting, he worked as a musician, including as a drummer.
  • His film credits include *As You Are*, *Shut In*, *Marrowbone*, *The New Mutants*, *No Future*, and *The Souvenir Part II*.
  • He has a son named Archie and has been in a relationship with Natalia Dyer since 2016.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Charlie Heaton?
Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician best known for playing Jonathan Byers in *Stranger Things*.
How old is Charlie Heaton?
He was born on 6 February 1994, which makes him 32 years old as of 2026.
What is Charlie Heaton known for?
He is best known for his role as Jonathan Byers in *Stranger Things* and for film roles in titles such as *Marrowbone* and *The New Mutants*.
Who is Charlie Heaton dating?
He has been reported as being in a relationship with actress Natalia Dyer since 2016.
What movies has Charlie Heaton been in?
His film credits include *As You Are*, *Shut In*, *Marrowbone*, *The New Mutants*, *No Future*, and *The Souvenir Part II*.
Does Charlie Heaton have a child?
Yes. He has one son, Archie, with musician Akiko Matsuura.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Heaton
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, known for, film credits, partner, and child.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6390427/
    Supports: Biography, known roles, film appearances, and child.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/charlie_heaton
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and selected acting credits.