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Charles Tahan (born June 11, 1998)[1][2][3] is an American actor. Starting as a child actor, with appearances in the 2007 films American Loser and I Am Legend, he has progressed through teen and adult roles. His notable roles include Ben Burke in the Fox dystopian mystery thriller series Wayward Pines (2015–16), the young Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow in the Fox/DC Comics superhero drama Gotham (2014–17), and Wyatt Langmore in the Netflix original crime drama Ozark (2017–2022).
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Tahan was born and raised in Glen Rock, New Jersey,[1][4] where he attended Glen Rock High School.[5] He is the middle of three children. His younger sister is actress Daisy Tahan.[6]
Career
[edit]Tahan played Ethan in the post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film I Am Legend (2007) and appeared in the horror film Burning Bright (2010),[7] Tahan co-starred with Zac Efron in the drama Charlie St. Cloud (2010), based on Ben Sherwood's 2004 novel The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud. He also voiced Victor Frankenstein in the Disney 3D stop-motion-animated fantasy horror comedy Frankenweenie (2012), directed by Tim Burton. In 2010, he had a recurring role as Calvin Arliss in the twelfth season of the NBC police procedural drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 2009, Tahan co-starred as William Woolf in the drama The Other Woman with Scott Cohen and Natalie Portman.
In 2015, Tahan had a recurring role in two episodes of the first season of the Fox superhero drama Gotham. He played a young Dr. Jonathan Crane. In 2017, he returned to the show early in the fourth season until the role was recast to David W. Thompson.[8] From 2015 to 2016, he starred as Ben Burke in the Fox dystopian mystery thriller series Wayward Pines created by M. Night Shyamalan.[9]
Starting in 2017, Tahan starred as Wyatt Langmore in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark, alongside Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, and Julia Garner. Ozark received positive reviews from critics throughout its run, with particular praise for its tone, directing, production values, and performances. The series has received a total of 45 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including three for Outstanding Drama Series.
In 2022, Tahan filmed a role in the romantic comedy Things Like This, directed by his Super Dark Times costar Max Talisman.[10]
In 2024, Tahan made his directorial debut with the short film Taxon. Written by Tommy Aiken and himself, the short was released on January 4 on the video hosting platform Vimeo.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | American Loser | Jeff 'Little Jeff' | |
| 2007 | Once Upon a Film | Hank | |
| 2007 | I Am Legend | Ethan | |
| 2008 | Nights in Rodanthe | Danny Willis | |
| 2009 | The Other Woman | William | |
| 2010 | Meskada | Keith Burrows | |
| 2010 | Charlie St. Cloud | Sam St. Cloud | |
| 2010 | Burning Bright | Tom Taylor | |
| 2012 | Frankenweenie | Victor Frankenstein | Voice |
| 2013 | Blood Ties | Michael Pierzynski | |
| 2013 | Blue Jasmine | Young Danny | |
| 2013 | Life of Crime | Bo Dawson | |
| 2013 | The Harvest | Andy | |
| 2014 | Love Is Strange | Joey Hull | |
| 2016 | Wiener-Dog | Warren | |
| 2017 | Super Dark Times | Josh | |
| 2018 | The Land of Steady Habits | Charlie | |
| 2019 | Poms | Ben | |
| 2019 | III | Junior Sparks | |
| 2020 | Drunk Bus | Michael | |
| 2020 | Unsubscribe | Whitey | Main antagonist[11] |
| 2021[12] | Montauk | Marcus | previously called Kingfish[13] |
| 2022 | The Pale Blue Eye | Cadet Loughborough | |
| 2023 | I'll Be Right There | Mark | |
| 2024 | Taxon | Polaroid doctor | Also director, writer and editor |
| 2024 | Witchboard | Richie | [14] |
| 2024 | A Complete Unknown | Al Kooper |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fringe | Ben Stockton | Episode: "The Equation" |
| 2010–2011 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Calvin Arliss | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | Blue Bloods | Michael Keenan | Episode: "Some Kind of Hero" |
| 2015–2016 | Wayward Pines | Ben Burke | 12 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | Gotham | Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow | 4 episodes |
| 2017–2022 | Ozark | Wyatt Langmore | 27 episodes |
| 2018 | Castle Rock | Dean Merrill | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | FBI: Most Wanted | Doug Timmins | Episode: "Hairtrigger" |
| 2020 | Monsterland | Nick Smith / LoneWolf | Episode: "Eugene, Oregon" |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "CHARLIE TAHAN". ISSUE Magazine. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
BIRTH DATE: 6/11/98 BIRTH PLACE: New Jersey
- ^ Sarah Jeffery [@sarahmjeffery3] (June 12, 2014). "@ellentahan @charlietahan I doubt he'll see this tweet soon, so please tell Charlie I say happy 16th! Hope all is well!" (Tweet). Retrieved February 24, 2015 – via Twitter.
- ^ "The Indiewire Springboard: How 16-Year-Old 'Love Is Strange' Standout Charlie Tahan Stays Grounded". indiewire.com. August 22, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "2014 Sundance "Trading Cards" Series: #15. Charlie Tahan (Love is Strange)". ioncinema.com. January 16, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ Rohan, Virginia. "Glen Rock's Charlie Tahan stars in Fox's Wayward Pines", The Record (Bergen County), June 9, 2015, backed up by the Internet Archive as of October 21, 2016. Accessed August 30, 2018. "'People kind of always assume that if you're a child actor, you don't have friends or anything, but I've never experienced that really,' says Tahan, who is finishing his junior year at Glen Rock High School."
- ^ "Meet Charlie Tahan of 'Charlie St. Cloud'". Archived from the original on August 4, 2010. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ Lionsgate Burning Bright For DVD in August
- ^ Chan, Robert (February 2, 2015). "'Gotham' Recap: Fear and Loathing". Yahoo.com. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ Kissell, Rick (December 9, 2014). "'Wayward Pines' Event Series to Premiere in May on Fox". Variety. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ "Thriller 'Phoenix', Rom-Com 'Things Like This,' Short 'Darwin Fick' Set Casts; Buffalo 8, Freestyle Acquisitions; More – Film Briefs". 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Want to top the box office during a pandemic? Film for free on Zoom and then rent out a theater". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "Montauk (2021)". SSS Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Charlyne Yi Boards 'Second Act'; Molly Ringwald Cast In YA Film 'Kingfish'; Robert Scott Wilson Joins 'Relic'". DeadLine. November 8, 2017.
- ^ Navarro, Meagan (2023-07-22). "Witchboard – New Trailer for Remake Teases Chuck Russell's Return to Horror". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
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Early life and education
Family background
Charlie Tahan was born Charles Tahan on June 11, 1998, in Glen Rock, New Jersey.[1] He is the middle of three children, with parents Ellie Tahan and Michael Tahan.[7] His mother, Ellie Tahan, is a professional dancer.[7] Tahan's older brother, Will Tahan, works as a composer, with credits including the short film Taxon (2024).[8] His younger sister, Daisy Tahan, is an actress recognized for child roles such as in Little Fockers (2010) and the HBO series Nurse Jackie (2009–2015).[9] Growing up in this artistic household provided Tahan with early exposure to dance through his mother's profession and to the entertainment industry via his siblings' pursuits, fostering his initial interest in performing arts.[7]Childhood and schooling
Charlie Tahan was born on June 11, 1998, and raised in Glen Rock, New Jersey, a suburban borough in Bergen County known for its family-oriented community, low crime rate, and proximity to New York City.[1][10][11] Tahan's early interest in performing arts emerged at age five, when he began appearing in commercials, an endeavor initially pursued for fun and nurtured by his family's support for creative pursuits.[12][7] This passion developed further through local activities in Glen Rock, providing a foundation for his entry into professional acting as a child.[13] Tahan attended Glen Rock High School, graduating in 2016 while navigating the demands of initial acting auditions and early roles under New Jersey's child labor laws for minors in the entertainment industry, which limit work hours to ensure educational priorities.[14][15]Acting career
Early roles
Charlie Tahan began his acting career as a child, making his screen debut in the 2007 short film High Falls before appearing in two notable film roles later that year. In I Am Legend, directed by Francis Lawrence, he portrayed Ethan, a young survivor encountered by the protagonist played by Will Smith in a post-apocalyptic New York City. This science fiction thriller marked Tahan's first major exposure, showcasing his ability to convey vulnerability and innocence amid high-stakes tension. Later that year, he appeared in American Loser (also known as Trainwreck: My Life as an Idiot), a comedy-drama where he played Little Jeff, the younger version of the protagonist portrayed by Seann William Scott, contributing to the film's exploration of personal struggles and redemption.[16] These early roles established Tahan as a promising young talent in Hollywood, leveraging his natural expressiveness in supporting parts. Building on this foundation, Tahan continued to take on diverse child roles in films through 2010, often in indie and genre projects that allowed him to hone his craft while navigating the limitations of child acting. In 2008, he made his television debut with a guest spot on the Fox series Fringe, playing Ben Stockton in the episode "The Equation," where his character becomes entangled in a kidnapping plot involving a mathematical equation with sinister implications. He followed this with a recurring role as Calvin Arliss on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit from 2010 to 2011. Returning to film, Tahan starred as Sam St. Cloud in the 2010 supernatural drama Charlie St. Cloud, opposite Zac Efron, portraying a younger brother whose death profoundly impacts the family dynamic; for this performance, he received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in 2011.[17] That same year, he appeared in The Other Woman, a drama based on Ayelet Waldman's novel, as William, the stepson of Natalie Portman's character, dealing with grief and family reconciliation. Additionally, in the horror thriller Burning Bright, Tahan played Tom, an autistic boy trapped with his sister during a hurricane while evading a dangerous threat, highlighting his range in intense, character-driven scenarios. These projects, spanning drama, sci-fi, and horror, helped Tahan build a resume through varied, often smaller-scale productions. As a child actor starting at age nine, Tahan faced significant challenges inherent to the industry, including strict child labor laws that required on-set guardians and tutors to ensure compliance with educational requirements.[18] Balancing auditions, filming schedules, and schoolwork demanded careful coordination, with Tahan later reflecting on how early roles involved mandatory schooling on set until he reached adulthood. His family's support during initial auditions in New Jersey and New York provided crucial encouragement, enabling him to pursue opportunities without immediate relocation pressures. Through these experiences, Tahan developed resilience, focusing on authentic performances in indie and genre films that prioritized storytelling over blockbuster scale.Breakthrough period
Tahan's breakthrough period in the early 2010s marked a shift toward more prominent and diverse roles, building on the momentum from his early child actor appearances, such as in I Am Legend (2007). His first major foray into animation came with the voice of Victor Frankenstein, the young protagonist in Tim Burton's stop-motion feature Frankenweenie (2012), a black-and-white remake of Burton's 1984 short film that explored themes of science, loss, and resurrection through a boy's reanimation of his deceased dog. This role, praised for Tahan's earnest delivery in capturing the character's inventive curiosity and emotional depth, earned him the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role in a Feature Film in 2013.[19] In 2013, Tahan expanded into live-action ensemble casts with supporting parts that showcased his growing dramatic range. He portrayed young Danny, Jasmine's son, in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine, a critically acclaimed drama about social downfall and denial that grossed over $48 million worldwide and garnered three Academy Award nominations, including Best Actress for Cate Blanchett. Tahan's brief but poignant scenes highlighted his ability to convey familial tension and vulnerability. That same year, he played Bo Dawson, the son of a kidnapped socialite, in Life of Crime, an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel directed by Daniel Schechter, where his performance added layers to the film's comedic crime caper involving Jennifer Aniston and Tim Robbins.[20] Tahan's television presence grew with a recurring role as the young Jonathan Crane, later known as Scarecrow, in the Fox series Gotham (2014–2017), appearing in four episodes across seasons 1 and 4 to introduce the character's traumatic origins in the Batman universe and expose him to the superhero genre's high-profile audience. He achieved wider recognition with his role as the troubled teenager Ben Burke in the Fox mystery series Wayward Pines (2015–2016). This period also demonstrated his versatility in indie projects, such as Joey Hull, a conflicted teenager navigating family displacement, in Ira Sachs's Love Is Strange (2014), a poignant exploration of marriage equality starring John Lithgow and Alfred Molina that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned widespread praise for its intimate storytelling. These roles transitioned Tahan from child leads to nuanced teen supporting characters in both mainstream and independent cinema, though he received no major awards beyond youth-focused recognitions during this time.Ozark and later roles
Tahan's portrayal of Wyatt Langmore in the Netflix series Ozark (2017–2022) marked a pivotal point in his career, casting him as a troubled teenager entangled in his family's criminal underworld after the Byrde family's arrival disrupts their Ozark community.[21] Appearing in all 44 episodes, Tahan depicted Wyatt's evolution from a resentful, aimless youth to a more resolute figure navigating moral ambiguities and loyalty conflicts within the Langmore clan. His performance contributed to the ensemble's recognition, earning Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2019, 2021, and 2023.[22] The series itself garnered significant acclaim, accumulating 45 Primetime Emmy Award nominations across its run, underscoring Tahan's role in elevating its exploration of crime, family, and redemption themes.[23] For Tahan, embodying Wyatt represented a formative experience, beginning when he was 18 and spanning five years of production, which he described as his "Ozark school" for maturing as an actor amid the demands of a complex anti-hero.[18] This immersion allowed him to delve into Wyatt's internal conflicts, such as balancing vulnerability with emerging agency, fostering his own professional independence on set.[18] During this time, Tahan also appeared in the coming-of-age thriller Super Dark Times (2017). Following Ozark, Tahan transitioned to supporting roles in film, including Cadet Loughborough in the Netflix mystery The Pale Blue Eye (2022), a period thriller starring Christian Bale as a detective investigating murders at West Point. In 2023, he appeared as Mark in the indie dramedy I'll Be Right There, portraying a recovering addict whose strained family relationships highlight themes of codependency and resilience.[24] These projects showcased his versatility in blending dramatic intensity with nuanced emotional layers. In 2024, Tahan took on the role of musician Al Kooper in A Complete Unknown, a biographical drama about Bob Dylan's early career that premiered in December, directed by James Mangold and led by Timothée Chalamet.[25] He also featured in the horror remake Witchboard, playing Richie in a supernatural thriller involving a cursed artifact and vengeful spirits set in New Orleans.[26] In 2025, Tahan appeared in the films Things Like This, the directorial debut of his friend Max Talisman, a romantic drama centered on unexpected connections in the LGBTQ+ community, and Montauk, a drama involving childhood friends searching for treasure on a mysterious island.[27] This phase reflects Tahan's evolution from child acting roles, building on earlier television experience like Gotham, to mature supporting parts in prestige streaming series and independent cinema.[1] In March 2024, he signed with Sugar23 for management representation, positioning him for broader opportunities in acting and creative endeavors.[28]Other contributions
Directing debut
In 2024, Charlie Tahan made his directorial debut with the short film Taxon.[29] The 22-minute film, which Tahan co-wrote with Thomas Aiken, centers on a sci-fi mystery plot in which lab technician Elizabeth receives a confidential job offer to study an unknown patient, blending suspense with themes of secrecy and discovery.[29] Produced by Sofia Hublitz and featuring a cast including Ella Rubin, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, and Sofia Hublitz, Taxon was released on video platforms on January 4, 2024.[29][30] The project has garnered positive online reception for its innovative storytelling, holding a 7.6/10 rating on IMDb based on early viewer feedback, though it has not received major awards as of 2025.[29]Writing and production
Tahan's writing career began with his collaboration on the short film Taxon (2024), which he co-wrote with Tommy Aiken. The script, centered on a lab technician encountering an enigmatic patient, functions as a proof-of-concept for an expanded feature-length adaptation.[29] In recognition of his multifaceted talents, including writing, Tahan signed with the management and production company Sugar23 in March 2024, positioning him for potential future projects in screenwriting and beyond.[28] As of November 2025, Taxon remains Tahan's sole produced writing credit, with no additional scripts developed or released, and he has received no formal awards or nominations for his screenwriting work.[1]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High Falls | N/A | Short film; screen debut[31] |
| 2007 | Once Upon a Film | Hank | Short film[32] |
| 2007 | I Am Legend | Ethan | Live-action; Directed by Francis Lawrence |
| 2007 | Trainwreck: My Life as an Idiot (also known as American Loser) | Little Jeff | Live-action |
| 2008 | Nights in Rodanthe | Danny | Live-action |
| 2009 | Love and Other Impossible Pursuits | William | Live-action |
| 2010 | Meskada | Keith Burrows | Live-action[33] |
| 2010 | Charlie St. Cloud | Sam St. Cloud | Live-action; Directed by Burr Steers |
| 2010 | Burning Bright | Tom Taylor | Live-action |
| 2012 | Frankenweenie | Victor Frankenstein | Voice; Directed by Tim Burton |
| 2013 | Captain Sparky vs. the Flying Saucers | Victor Frankenstein | Voice; Short film; Directed by Tim Burton |
| 2013 | Blue Jasmine | Young Danny | Live-action; Directed by Woody Allen[34] |
| 2013 | Life of Crime | Bo Dawson | Live-action; Directed by Daniel Schechter |
| 2013 | The Harvest | Andy | Live-action; Directed by John McNaughton |
| 2014 | Love Is Strange | Joey | Live-action; Directed by Ira Sachs |
| 2016 | Wiener-Dog | Warren | Live-action; Directed by Todd Solondz[35] |
| 2017 | Super Dark Times | Josh | Live-action; Directed by Kevin Phillips |
| 2018 | The Land of Steady Habits | Charlie | Live-action; Directed by Nicole Holofcener |
| 2019 | Poms | Ben | Live-action; Directed by Zara Hayes |
| 2020 | Drunk Bus | Michael | Live-action; Directed by John Carlucci and Brandon LaGanke[36] |
| 2020 | Unsubscribe | Whitey | Short film; Directed by Henry Selick |
| 2022 | The Pale Blue Eye | Cadet Loughborough | Live-action; Directed by Scott Cooper |
| 2023 | I'll Be Right There | Mark | Live-action; Directed by Brendan Walsh |
| 2024 | A Complete Unknown | Al Kooper | Live-action; Directed by James Mangold |
| 2024 | Witchboard | Richie | Live-action; Directed by Chuck Russell |
| 2024 | Taxon | N/A | Short film; Director and writer (non-acting role) |
| 2025 | Montauk | Marcus | Live-action (upcoming)[37] |
| 2025 | Things Like This | Kenny | Live-action (upcoming) |
Television
Charlie Tahan made his television debut as a child actor with guest roles in various drama series, progressing to recurring and main roles in notable shows throughout the 2010s and 2020s. His television appearances are listed below chronologically.[1]| Year(s) | Series | Role | Episodes | Notes | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Black Donnellys | Matthew | 1 | Guest | NBC |
| 2007 | Medium | Jason | 1 | Guest | NBC |
| 2007 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ryan Fraser | 1 | Guest | NBC |
| 2008 | Fringe | Ben Stockton | 1 | Guest | Fox |
| 2008 | Law & Order | Henry | 1 | Guest | NBC |
| 2010–2011 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Calvin Arliss | 4 | Recurring | NBC |
| 2011 | Blue Bloods | Michael Keenan | 1 | Guest | CBS |
| 2011 | Royal Pains | Eddie R. | 1 | Guest | USA Network |
| 2013–2014 | The Following | Joey Matthews | 15 | Recurring | Fox |
| 2014–2017 | Gotham | Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow | 4 | Guest | Fox |
| 2015 | Wayward Pines | Ben Burke | 10 | Main | Fox |
| 2017–2022 | Ozark | Wyatt Langmore | 41 | Recurring | Netflix[21] |
| 2018 | Castle Rock | Dean Merrill | 1 | Guest | Hulu[38] |
| 2020 | Monsterland | Nick Smith / LoneWolf | 1 | Guest | Hulu[39] |
| 2020 | FBI: Most Wanted | Doug Timmins | 1 | Guest | CBS[40] |