Trivia

Was cast as Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) but three weeks before the start of the shooting he chose to drop out the film due personal reasons and his busy schedule with Sons of Anarchy (2008).

Auditioned for the lead role in Thor (2011).

Discovered on Christmas Eve in the shoe department of a JD Sports store in his hometown by a production manager from the TV series Byker Grove (1989). After Charlie had impishly flirted with the woman, she asked him to audition for the series where he landed a supporting role.

Does not participate in social media. (2017)

Very good friends with Jamie Bell, Anne Hathaway and Romola Garai. All formed a strong bond while filming Nicholas Nickleby (2002).

Favorite actors are Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Penn

Is a germaphobe insofar as other humans are concerned, but is unfazed by the 'dirt' of the natural environment when he's camping or trekking, for example.

Auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002).

Was going to reunite with his Undeclared (2001) colleagues Jason Segel and Judd Apatow in the film Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). Segel wrote the role of Aldous Snow with him in mind, but he dropped out due to not feeling the project was right for him. Russell Brand ended up getting the role.

Was going to play the "stoner" in the small independent film Anderson's Cross (2010) alongside former Undeclared (2001) co star Samm Levine and good friend Jerome Elston Scott, but couldn't because of scheduling conflicts. Director Jerome cut the part out of the script completely saying "No one replaces Charlie Hunnam".

Met ex-wife Katharine Towne at an audition for Dawson's Creek (1998). The couple married a few weeks later.

Divides his time between Los Angeles and London.

He began training in Brazilian Jiujitsu in 2016 and earned a Blue Belt two years later.

Partner Morgana McNelis (2005-present), is a Los Angeles-based jewelry & costume designer ("Maison de Morgana"). The couple live on a California ranch with 2 donkeys, 30 chickens and enjoy organic farming.

He is of English, 1/8th Irish, and some Scottish descent.

Germaphobe that he is, Charlie detests having to do kissing scenes on film but has no problem kissing his longtime girlfriend Morgana.

In between season 3 and 4 of Sons of Anarchy. New movie The Ledge was bought by IFC Films (January 2011)

Ex-son-in-law of Robert Towne and Julie Payne. Ex-grandson-in-law of John Payne and Anne Shirley.

Now in second season playing the role of "Jax" in 'Sons of Anarchy' American television FX channel. (December 2009)