Charlie Thomas Cox, born on December 15, 1982, is a British-American actor widely recognized for his role as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, notably in the Netflix series Daredevil (2015–2018) and the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again (2025). He first gained prominence with his role as Tristan Thorn in the fantasy film Stardust (2007) and has appeared in acclaimed projects such as HBO’s Boardwalk Empire and the biographical film The Theory of Everything (2014).
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Charlie Thomas Cox |
| Date of Birth | December 15, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Nationality | English-American |
| Partner | Samantha Thomas (married 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupations | Actor |
| Net Worth | Estimated $4 million |
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in London and East Sussex, England, Cox is the youngest of five children of Patricia (née Harley) and Andrew Frederick Seaforth Cox, a publisher.
Raised in a Catholic household, he attended Ashdown House School and Sherborne School, both prestigious boarding schools.
Initially uncertain about pursuing acting, he developed a serious interest during his final school years.
After completing his secondary education in 2001, he trained professionally at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Career
Cox’s breakthrough came with his lead role as Tristan Thorn in Stardust (2007). He made his West End theatre debut in 2008, starring in Harold Pinter’s plays The Lover and The Collection.
On television, he portrayed Owen Sleater in Boardwalk Empire (2011–2012) and played Jonathan Hellyer Jones in The Theory of Everything (2014).
His portrayal of Matt Murdock/Daredevil on Netflix brought him international acclaim, including a cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
More recently, he starred in the Irish crime drama Kin (2021–2023) and the Netflix spy thriller Treason (2022).
In 2019, he returned to the stage in Harold Pinter’s Betrayal on both West End and Broadway. Cox is also set to voice Gustave in the upcoming video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025).
Personal Life
In September 2018, Cox married television producer Samantha Thomas. The couple has two children and resides in Connecticut.
He holds dual citizenship in the UK and the US, having become a naturalized American citizen in January 2025. Cox has lived in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and London.
A passionate football fan, he supports Arsenal F.C.
Early in his career, he was part of a close-knit group of British actors including Eddie Redmayne and Andrew Garfield.
Selected Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dot the I | Theo |
| 2004 | The Merchant of Venice | Lorenzo |
| 2005 | Things to Do Before You’re 30 | Danny |
| 2005 | Casanova | Giovanni Bruni |
| 2007 | Stardust | Tristan Thorn |
| 2008 | Stone of Destiny | Ian Hamilton |
| 2009 | Glorious 39 | Lawrence |
| 2011 | There Be Dragons | Josemaría Escrivá |
| 2014 | The Theory of Everything | Jonathan Hellyer Jones |
| 2018 | King of Thieves | Basil |
| 2021 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | Matt Murdock (Cameo) |
Awards and Nominations
- 2012: Won Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series (Boardwalk Empire)
- 2013: Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series (Boardwalk Empire)
- 2015: Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture (The Theory of Everything)
- 2015: Received Helen Keller Achievement Award for Daredevil
- 2016, 2017, 2019: Nominated for Saturn Awards for Best Actor in a Television/Streaming Series (Daredevil)
- 2017: Nominated for Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Incognito)
- 2025: Nominated for Astra TV Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series (Daredevil: Born Again)
- 2025: Pending Critics’ Choice Super Award for Best Actor in a Superhero Series (Daredevil: Born Again)
