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Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds On The 'Sons Of Anarchy' Star

9 Facts In 90 Seconds On Charlie Hunnam
Matt Bagwell
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Brit actor Charlie Hunnam might have dropped out of playing Christian Grey in the much-hyped big screen adaption of 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' but his role as Jackson 'Jax' Tellerin in 'Sons of Anarchy' has made him a star all the same, thank you very much.

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It's a long way from his humble beginnings on 'Byker Grove', where he first exercised his acting chops in his native Newcastle, before Russell T Davies cast him in 'Queer As Folk' as the not-so-innocent Nathan Maloney.

But despite building an impressive CV of acting work, little is known about the star - until now, dear readers.

Let us enlighten you with our nine essential facts on the soon-to-be-household-name actor.

Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds
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1. Charlie is a Geordie - he was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on 10 April 1980. (credit:PA)
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2. He made his television debut in 'Byker Grove' after being discovered mucking about in a shoe shop by one of the show's producers. The hit children's series also starred a young Ant and Dec and James Middleton's current girlfriend, Donna Air. (credit:Getty Images)
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4. His big screen roles have included 'Cold Mountain' alongside Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger and 'Pacific Rim' with Idris Elba. (credit:Getty Images)
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5. He met his now ex-wife, actress Katharine Towne (that's her in the pic) at an audition for 'Dawson's Creek' in 1998. They were married within weeks but divorced after three years. (credit:Getty Images)
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6. He's choosy about the roles he takes, saying: "I always think it's better to take a smaller role in a great film rather than a leading role in something that you don't have complete faith in." (credit:Getty Images)
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7. As well as acting, he is also a talented screenwriter. His screenplay, 'Vlad', about Dracula as a young prince was produced by Brad Pitt's production company.
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9. If you hadn't already noticed, Charlie likes to keep himself in shape with regular gym sessions, boxing and swimming. "I'm happier, more confident, and more positive when I work out. And I feel like I'm a better actor because of the clarity it gives me," he told Men's Fitness. (credit:Men's Fitness)

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