1. Today we are talking about Charles' mother a Korean immigrant who moved to the U.S. with her father. The well-liked teenage mystery and drama Riverdale that debuted in 2017 introduced us to many interesting actors, such as Charles Melton. FP found out about Charles being his child in ". Charles Melton, Actor: Riverdale. Riverdale Introduced a Major New Character in the Season 3 Finale, and the Actor Is Perfect May 19, 2019 by Kelsie Gibson You may recognise him from season 6, episode 2 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine as young Hitchcock, from Dear White People (as Kurt Fletcher) or from Pretty Little Liars where he played the role of Jenna's friend Nigel Wright. Babe (by Chic)Chuck (by Jughead) Riverdale's new Reggie: Why is a new actor playing Reggie and who is Charles Melton? Charles was a boy who grew up in the foster system with the idea of being unfitting and unwanted. Menu. [2][3], Melton was born in Juneau, Alaska, United States, to Sukyong and Phil Melton. Welcome to Riverdale, Charles Smith! He replaced Ross Butler, who left the cast due to his commitment to 13 Reasons Why. [Source]. Status "Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive The Night" The last actor to join the pilot was Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, the first openly gay character in Archie Comics history. He also portrayed teen Marty Mantle. The Riverdale Season 3 finale introduced Charles Smith at long last, but in a completely different way than many fans had theorized. He replacedRoss Butler in the role. On the night that Hal and Alice were crowned King and Queen of their homecoming dance, the couple was witnessed fighting by FP Jones; Alice had just told Hal that she was pregnant, however, it was with another man. Appearances Riverdale (TV Series 2017– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. FBI The cast of "Riverdale" has many young actors who haven't been in many movies. Actor Character Riverdale; 1 2 3 4 5; Main characters; KJ Apa: Archie Andrews: Main: Lili Reinhart: Betty Cooper: Main Camila Mendes: Veronica Lodge: Main Cole Sprouse: Jughead Jones: Main Marisol Nichols: Hermione Lodge: Main Madelaine Petsch: Cheryl Blossom: Main Ashleigh Murray: Josie McCoy: Main: Luke Perry: Fred Andrews: Main Mädchen Amick: Alice Cooper: Main Casey Cott: Kevin Keller In the role of Reggie Mantle, Archie's long-time friend and rival, Charles Melton filled in for 13 Reasons Why's Ross Butler and he has been one of the main cast members of Riverdale since Season 3. Charles Smith is a recurring character on The CW's Riverdale. Charles’s dad worked in the military, and it meant that the family moved around the world a lot. He is known for his roles as Reggie Mantle on The CW television series Riverdale and Daniel Bae in the film The Sun Is Also a Star (2019). Biographical Information Unfortunately, he was initially believed to be murdered by Chic, who later stole his identity. FBI Agent [...] I didn't mean to hurt him. Hope you're satisfied. The internet uncovered some not-so-kind tweets allegedly written by Riverdale star Charles Melton. According to Chic, he felt resentment towards his biological family. Charles Melton has a new best friend! He was the face of Mac Cosmetics’ first makeup line for men. During his leisure time, Charles Melton enjoys watching f… Who plays Charles Smith on Riverdale? They spent a lot of time working together over the summer while investigating The Farm with their mother Alice working undercover. However, it is revealed the two during there time together formed a romantic relationship that still continues despite Chic's incarceration. A character by the name of Sweet Pea doesn't necessarily fit the typical … Riverdale fans are doing a serious double take after Charles Melton posted a photo of his grandpa circa 1943. He portraysReggie Mantlefrom Season 2 onward of The CW's Riverdale. "Chapter Seventy-Seven: Climax" The relationship between Charles and Chic was quite turbulent, with ups and downs ultimately leading to Charles' alleged death. Charles Michael Melton (born January 4, 1991) is an American actor and model. [4] His father is a white American, with English ancestry,[5] and has also been described as having Cherokee roots. Broadchurch star Chris Mason is joining the cast of the hit series for a recurring role in season five. Riverdale is an American teen drama television series based on the characters of Archie Comics. CHARLES MELTON is best-known as Riverdale jock Reggie Mantle. [13], In June 2018, Melton was involved in a controversy over fat shaming tweets he had written in 2011 and 2012. Viewers were introduced to Charles "Chic" Smith last week during the mid-season premiere of the hit teen drama. The following day, Alice checked herself into the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, and five months later she gave birth to a baby boy which the sist… [2] At one time, he and his family lived in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, South Korea, for about 5 years. Around 2009, Charles ran away from the institute. Melton developed a love for film through his childhood and early teens. [11][12] Melton is the first Asian-American actor to lead a teen romance film from a major Hollywood studio. In the following series, Chic Cooper is Betty's older brother, whose absence from the vast majority of the stories is justified because he is a secret agent for the US government. “Riverdale” actor Charles Melton said Tuesday that he’s “truly sorry” for sexist and fat-shaming tweets he posted in 2011 and 2012. He has golden tawny brown hair, which he smears with gel, and grey eyes. Now Charles' adult appearance is a tall, handsome white man who seems approaching 30. This may have led him to make bad life choices, such as becoming an alleged drug addict. Riverdale features KJ Apa, Cole Sprouse, Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes who returns as Archie Andrews, Jughead, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge respectively. This revelation led to an argument as Hal wanted Alice to have an abortion, believing they were not ready to be parents, however, Alice was unwilling to do so. 1992 (age: 27) Stars Charles Melton, Camila Mendes, and Ashleigh Murray have yet to be in a film with less than a 50% critic score. Betty is the younger maternal half-sister of Charles. Your brother was a junkie. According to one of their neighbors at the hostel, Charles was the "good one" while Chic was the "bad one". Who Plays Charles Smith on Riverdale? Charles is played by 30-year-old American actor Wyatt Nash. Last Appearance [7][8] Melton studied at nearby Kansas State University, where he played as a defensive back on the football team under coach Bill Snyder. [10] In 2019, he starred in his first feature film as Daniel Bae in The Sun Is Also a Star, the film adaptation of the book of the same name by Nicola Yoon. Tallest: Jordan Connor, 6'3. Relatives Charles Melton is an American actor. Chapter Three: The Trial of Sabrina Spellman, Chapter Thirteen: The Passion of Sabrina Spellman, Chapter Fifteen: Doctor Cerberus's House of Horror, Chapter Eighteen: The Miracles of Sabrina Spellman, Chapter Thirty-Two: The Imp of the Perverse, Chapter Thirty-Six: At the Mountains of Madness, Chapter One: Once Upon a Time in New York, Chapter Three: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, Chapter Eight: It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding), Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again, Chapter Twenty-Three: The Blackboard Jungle, Chapter Fifty-Nine: Fast Times at Riverdale High, Chapter Sixty-Two: Witness for the Prosecution, Chapter Seventy-One: How to Get Away with Murder, https://riverdale.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Smith?oldid=171786. Actor This revelation led to an argument as Hal wanted Alice to have an abortion, believing they were not ready to be parents, however, Alice was unwilling to do so. The plot is about to thicken even more on The CW's teen mystery Riverdale. However, this proved to be untrue, as Charles is not only alive, but an agent for the FBI, tasked with taking down The Farm. 20 May, 2019 by Kelsie Gibson. Fellow students such as Kevin Keller played by Casey Cott, Toni played by Vanessa Morgan, Cheryl Blossom played by Madelaine Petsch and Reggie Mantle played by Charles Melton, return to the show. Charles Melton plays Reggie in Riverdale Charles plays Reggie Mantle in Riverdale, a Riverdale High School student and captain of the varsity football team. He has since publicly apologized. Born Alice then kept the existence of him a complete secret. Despite his bad friendships and a poor state of life, he is remembered by his neighbors as a polite boy. But fans of the series are curious to know more about the star away from the show and who he is dating now. Charles Smith I'm a recovering addict. Riverdale just hit fans with the first major twist of Season 4, and it definitely confirmed a lot of suspicions about Betty and Jughead's mysterious half-brother Charles. Charles is the illegitimate son of Alice Smith and FP Jones as well as the older half-brother of Jughead and Jellybean Jones and Betty and Polly Cooper, as well as the half-uncle of Polly and Jason Blossom's twin babies, Juniper and Dagwood. Abraham Charles Vigoda (February 24, 1921 – January 26, 2016) was an American actor known for his portrayals of Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather (1972) and Phil Fish in Barney Miller (1975–1977, 1982) and Fish (1977–1978). Charles was born on 4th January 1991 in Juneau, Alaska, to Sukyong and Phil Melton. When he was a teenager, Charles was thin with a fair complexion, curly brown hair and light eyes, as seen from the photo of his permanent record in Sisters of Quiet Mercy. Their relationship is progressing. Also, he is known as Daniel Bae in the film, The Sun Is Also a Star. By the time Melton was 18, he had lived in Korea, Germany, Texas, Kansas, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. “Riverdale” stars Camila Mendes and Charles Melton seemingly confirmed romance rumors on Sunday when Mendes, 24, posted a photo of Melton, 27, kissing her face. Charles Michael Melton (born January 4, 1991)[1] is an American actor and model. [9] After recurring during the second season, Melton officially became a series regular on Riverdale starting with the third season. “I’m truly sorry for making inconsiderate comments several years ago and apologize to anyone I hurt,” Melton, who plays Archie’s jock frenemy, Reggie, on the show, said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight . Riverdale’s Charles Melton Is Giving Bad Boys Big Hearts With roles in a buzzy new romance, the third Bad Boys film, and the hit CW series, the actor’s breakout year is upon us. ... stunt actor / stunt performer / cover coordinator / stunt coordinator (3 episodes, 2017-2021) Darren E. Scott ... stunt double: Charles Melton / stunt double: Ross Butler / Stunt Double: Charles Melton / stunt driving double: Reggie Mantle (1 episode, 2017-2021) Keanu Lam ... stunt performer / … written by Kaitlin Reilly. Melton is their eldest child. Wyatt Nash Early life. Alias(es) Pop Culture • Entertainment • News • Riverdale. Of all the clothes Charles has in his wardrobe, his favourite is either his Pokemon PJs or Dolce & Gabanna’s jean jacket with a bunch of beaded studs all over it. Here, in Riverdale, they're held at my gym. Casey Morton Cott (born August 8, 1992) is an American actor, known for his role as Kevin Keller on The CW series Riverdale. This young man has been known in the world of modelling and commercial ads, and in Riverdale’s second season, he began playing the role of Reggie Mantle. After Alice gave birth, he entered and stayed in the foster system and was never adopted as Alice had originally planned. [14][3], For other people named Charles Melton, see, https://www.hapamag.com/issue-008/2019/5/10/interview-charles-melton-the-sun-is-also-a-star, "In his first feature film, actor Charles Melton is learning to 'trust the process, "Riverdale's Charles Melton Keeps Breaking Boundaries", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charles_Melton_(actor)&oldid=1001045106, American people who self-identify as being of Native American descent, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Recurring (season 2); main (season 3–present), This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 00:23. [...] That's my big secret, Betty. [1] His family moved frequently because his father worked for the military. [2], He also previously worked as a dog walker on the app Wag. Affiliation 3. First Appearance The Riverdale actor, who is a handsome blend of two races, is 6 feet tall and weighs 72 kg (159 lb). Charles is an actor and model mostly known for his role as Reggie Mantle on the CW teen drama series, Riverdale. In the course of his modelling career, the actor has worked with Hollister, Jeff Slater, John Russo, and Designare Homme. The following day, Alice checked herself into the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, and five months later she gave birth to a baby boy which the sisters arranged to be adopted quietly. [3], Melton received mainstream attention in 2017 when he was cast as Reggie Mantle in the second season of the CW series Riverdale. In May 2018, Charles Melton and Vanessa Morgan, who play Reggie Mantle and Toni Topaz, respectively, would both be promoted to series regulars in the third season. Their friendship increasingly deteriorated and they argued continuously until Chic lost control and allegedly killed him during a fight. Sometime later, he found himself living in Centerville where he ended up becoming romantically involved with Chic and told him about his life. [3] His first acting roles included guest spots on Glee and American Horror Story. [1] They eventually settled down in Manhattan, Kansas,[3][6] where Melton graduated from Manhattan High School in 2009. Riverdale Introduced a Major New Character in the Season 3 Finale, and the Actor Is Perfect. Ariana Grande's next music video, as yet unknown, will star "Riverdale" actor Charles Melton, as Ariana announced on Feb. 7. His final appearance on the show was in season 3 during the April 24 episode. Mädchen Amick, Luke Perry, and Skeet Ulrich all have lowest-rated films with a 0% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Relationships Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Charles Melton was born in Juneau, Alaska, USA. Despite an initial friendship based on sharing their sad past and upbringing, they became more and more hostile to each other to the point of arguing furiously every day. [3], He was first successful as a model, having booked gigs for Dolce & Gabbana, Kenneth Cole and MAC. The actor starred as Fred Andrews on Riverdale since the series’ January 2017 debut. Occupation Forsythe Pendleton Jones I (paternal grandfather)Unnamed Paternal GrandmotherFP Jones (father)Gladys Jones (stepmother)Alice Smith (mother)Hal Cooper † (ex-stepfather)Polly Cooper (maternal half-sister)Jughead Jones (paternal half-brother)Betty Cooper (maternal half-sister)Jellybean Jones (paternal half-sister)Juniper and Dagwood (maternal half-niece and nephew via Polly) [3][6] His mother is a Korean emigrant who moved to the U.S. with his father in 1990. Who Plays Charles Smith on Riverdale? He prefers the business style of clothes. 2 Shares Riverdale cast details. On the night that Hal and Alice were crowned King and Queen of their homecoming dance, the couple was witnessed fighting by FP Jones; Alice had just told Hal that she was pregnant, however, it was with another man. In a statement to Refinery29, the Riverdale actor said: ... Riverdale Actor Charles Melton Shares Fat Shaming Tweet. He told WWDthat movie theatres were his best friend growing up; “I’d g… He is portrayed by Wyatt Nash. Alive I attend weekly Narcotics Anonymous meetings. He is known for his roles as Reggie Mantle on The CW television series Riverdale and Daniel Bae in the film The Sun Is Also a Star (2019). 5. He is an actor, known for Riverdale (2017), Bad Boys for Life (2020) and The Sun Is also a Star (2019). Archieverse Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 2. Upon leaving, he discovered information about his biological family and he went to the Cooper house to see his mother, though he never got the chance to meet her. 4. [4][8] He left school at 20 to pursue acting and moved to Los Angeles, California, in 2012. As it stands, Betty believes Charles can be trusted. 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