Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Charlie Cox

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Charlie Cox made an impact.

Charlie Cox is an English actor recognized primarily for his role as Matt Murdock / Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He headlined the 'Daredevil' television series (2015-2018) and is set to reprise the role in 'Daredevil: Born Again' (2025-present), solidifying his presence within the superhero genre. His performance as the blind vigilante has garnered significant acclaim and cemented his status as a prominent figure in contemporary television.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: First Significant Professional Role

In 2003, at age eighteen, Charlie Cox was cast in his first significant professional role in the psychological thriller Dot the i.

2004: The Merchant of Venice

In 2004, Charlie Cox was cast as Lorenzo in The Merchant of Venice, featuring Al Pacino. He then decided not to return to school and continued working.

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2005: Casanova Supporting Role

In 2005, Charlie Cox appeared in supporting roles in movies like the historical drama Casanova.

2006: A for Andromeda

In 2006, Charlie Cox starred in the BBC sci-fi film A for Andromeda.

2007: Stardust Release

In 2007, Charlie Cox starred as Tristan Thorn in the fantasy film Stardust opposite Claire Danes, which introduced him to a wider audience.

2008: Stone of Destiny film

In 2008, Charlie Cox appeared in the film Stone of Destiny as Ian Hamilton.

2008: Harold Pinter play

In 2008, Charlie Cox worked with director Jamie Lloyd in the production of the Pinter play The Lover and The Collection.

2009: Glorious 39

In 2009, Charlie Cox was featured in the historical drama Glorious 39, which was widely released in the United Kingdom.

2010: The Prince of Homburg

In 2010, Charlie Cox played the title role in Heinrich von Kleist's The Prince of Homburg at the Donmar Warehouse in London. He also played the closeted gay Duke of Crowborough in Downton Abbey.

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2011: Boardwalk Empire Role

In 2011, Charlie Cox portrayed Owen Sleater in the second and third seasons of HBO's Boardwalk Empire. He also played St. Josemaría Escrivá in the Roland Joffé film There Be Dragons and Ishmael in Encore's Moby Dick miniseries.

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2014: The Theory of Everything

In 2014, Charlie Cox worked with director James Marsh in The Theory of Everything.

2015: Daredevil series

In 2015, Charlie Cox led the television series Daredevil, portraying Matt Murdock / Daredevil.

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2017: The Defenders Release

In 2017, Charlie Cox portrayed Matt Murdock in the team-up miniseries event The Defenders, and received a Helen Keller Achievement Award for his Daredevil role.

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2017: Stripped

In late 2017, Charlie Cox joined the cast of Stripped, a thriller produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, but it was never produced.

2018: King of Thieves

In 2018, Charlie Cox acted in the film King of Thieves, based on the true story of the 2015 Hatton Garden jewelry heist in London.

2018: Daredevil Conclusion

In 2018, Daredevil concluded its run after three seasons produced over four years.

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2018: The Knot short film

In late 2018, Charlie Cox acted in the short film The Knot, directed by Rebecca Schwab.

March 2019: Betrayal West End Opening

On March 14, 2019, Charlie Cox starred in the West End production of Harold Pinter's Betrayal, opposite Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton.

December 2019: Betrayal Broadway Closing

In December 2019, Charlie Cox's Broadway production of Betrayal closed.

2019: Relics and Rarities appearance

In 2019, Charlie Cox appeared in an episode of Deborah Ann Woll's Dungeons & Dragons internet show Relics and Rarities.

2020: Kin filming begins

In the fall of 2020, Charlie Cox began filming the RTÉ Dublin crime series Kin.

December 2021: Daredevil Reprisal Confirmed

In December 2021, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Charlie Cox would reprise the role of Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) productions.

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