Charlie Cox

Here is a detailed profile of Charlie Cox (born December 15, 1982), the English actor:

Introduction

Charlie Thomas Cox is an English actor best known for his portrayal of Matt Murdock / Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, notably in the Daredevil series (2015–2018) and its revivals. Over his career, Cox has appeared in film, television, and theatre, building a reputation for versatility and depth.

Early Life & Education

• He was born in London, England, on 15 December 1982.

• He was raised in East Sussex and is the youngest of five children.

• His parents are Patricia (née Harley) and Andrew Frederick Seaforth Cox, the latter a publisher.

• Cox was educated at Ashdown House School in Forest Row, East Sussex, and then at Sherborne School in Dorset.

• After finishing school in 2001, he moved to London and trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (though he left to pursue professional roles).

Career

Early Career (2002–2006)

• Cox’s first professional film role was in Dot the i (2003).

• During his early years he also appeared in films and TV: The Merchant of Venice (2004), Casanova (2005), A for Andromeda (BBC) among others.

Rising Prominence & Breakthrough

• His breakout film role came in Stardust (2007), where he played Tristan Thorn, gaining international notice.

• He made his West End theatre debut in 2008 in a production of Harold Pinter’s The Lover/The Collection.

• He also appeared in films such as Stone of Destiny (2008) and Glorious 39 (2009).

Television & Marvel / Daredevil Era

• Cox portrayed Owen Sleater on Boardwalk Empire (HBO) in its second and third seasons (2011–2012).

• In 2014, he appeared in The Theory of Everything as Jonathan Hellyer Jones.

• In 2015, he took on the role of Matt Murdock / Daredevil in the Netflix Daredevil series, which ran through 2018.

• Cox reprised his role as Daredevil in various MCU appearances: Spider-Man: No Way Home, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Echo, and the 2025 revival Daredevil: Born Again.

• Outside the superhero space, he starred in the Irish crime drama Kin (2021–2023) and the Netflix miniseries Treason (2022).

Theatre Work

• Cox has continued active involvement in theatre. Among his stage credits:

  • He appeared in ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore at the Southwark Playhouse (2005).

  • The Lover / The Collection on the West End (2008).

  • The Prince of Homburg (2010) at Donmar Warehouse.

  • Incognito (Off-Broadway, 2016).

  • Betrayal by Harold Pinter (2019) in both West End and Broadway runs.

Personal Life

• In September 2018, Cox married television producer Samantha Thomas.

• Together they have two children (one daughter, one son).

• Cox has lived in various locations including New York, Connecticut, Los Angeles, and in London neighborhoods such as Chelsea and Highbury.

• In January 2025, he became a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United States through naturalization.

Notable Traits & Legacy

• Cox’s portrayal of Daredevil is widely praised for bringing depth, charisma, and grit to a character that balances vulnerability and heroism.

• He has shown versatility by balancing genre work (superheroes) with serious drama, biopics, and stage plays.

• His sustained involvement in theatre signals his roots in classical training and respect for live performance.

• Cox’s career trajectory—from British film and TV to global prominence through Marvel—demonstrates how actors can successfully bridge national and international markets while preserving artistic credibility.