Date of Birth: December 15, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Charlie Thomas Cox, born on December 15, 1982, in London, England, is a renowned British actor best known for his role as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in the Netflix series “Daredevil” and its crossover miniseries “The Defenders.” Cox comes from a well-established family, with his father, Andrew Frederick Seaforth Cox, being a publisher, and his mother, Patricia C. A. (née Harley), having roots in the theatre. He is the youngest of five children. Cox was educated at two independent boarding schools: Ashdown House in East Sussex and Sherborne School in Dorset. He later trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. His acting career began in the early 2000s, with notable roles in films like “Stardust” (2007) and “The Theory of Everything” (2014). However, it was his portrayal of the blind lawyer-by-day and vigilante-by-night Daredevil that garnered him international acclaim. Charlie Cox’s career has spanned various genres and mediums, including stage performances and audiobooks. His dedication to the craft and versatility has made him a respected figure in the acting community.
5 Interesting Facts about Charlie Cox
1. Charlie Cox is dyslexic, which he considers a challenge but also a unique way of processing scripts and roles.
2. He was unaware that his character in “Daredevil” was blind until he landed the role.
3. Cox is fluent in French and has often praised the value of speaking multiple languages.
4. He played the role of Owen Sleater in the popular TV series “Boardwalk Empire” before his role in “Daredevil.”
5. He has been nominated for several awards, including the Saturn Award, for his role in “Daredevil.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Charlie Cox
1. “I love playing characters who are flawed, broken, and have a darkness to them.”
2. “You can only do so many push-ups before you get bored.”
3. “I think the thing about acting is, you can always learn and grow and get better.”
4. “I’m always kind of surprised by how much I enjoy the physical side of it.”
5. “Being an actor is like painting a picture, it’s about finding the right colors to represent the complexity of human emotions.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Charlie Cox is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Charlie Cox has one child, a daughter named Elsie, born in 2016, with his wife Samantha Thomas.
Relevant Links
1. [Charlie Cox on IMDB](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1214435/
2. [Charlie Cox on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Cox
3. [Charlie Cox’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/charlie-cox
4. [Interview with Charlie Cox on Collider](https://collider.com/charlie-cox-daredevil-interview/
5. [Charlie Cox on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/charlie_cox
