Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Charlie Heaton

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 22, 2026

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

Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician, most prominently known for his role as Jonathan Byers in the popular science fiction series Stranger Things. He has also appeared in several films, including As You Are, Marrowbone, The New Mutants, No Future, and The Souvenir Part II, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Before transitioning to acting, Heaton was a drummer in various rock bands, highlighting his early involvement in the music industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Move to London

In 2010, at the age of 16, Charlie Heaton moved to London and played drums in multiple bands.

2013: Comanechi Album Release

In 2013, during Charlie Heaton's time as the drummer, the band Comanechi released an album.

2015: Guest Roles on British Television

In 2015, Charlie Heaton had guest roles on the British television dramas DCI Banks, Vera and Casualty.

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January 2016: As You Are Premieres at Sundance

In January 2016, the film As You Are, starring Charlie Heaton, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

2016: Stars in Stranger Things and Films

In 2016, Charlie Heaton starred as Jonathan Byers in the science fiction series Stranger Things and in the film As You Are.

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2017: Stars in Marrowbone

In 2017, Charlie Heaton had a main role in the psychological horror film Marrowbone.

August 2018: Casting as Joseph Merrick

In August 2018, the BBC announced that Charlie Heaton would play Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, in a two-part drama, which led to criticism and was ultimately cancelled.

2020: Stars in The New Mutants

In 2020, Charlie Heaton co-starred as Samuel "Sam" Guthrie / Cannonball in the superhero film The New Mutants.

2021: Stars in No Future and The Souvenir Part II

In 2021, Charlie Heaton starred in No Future and The Souvenir Part II.

2024: Drumming on Luxury Apartments Album

In 2024, punk rock band Luxury Apartments released their self-titled album, featuring Charlie Heaton drumming on the song "Room Next Door".

2025: Future Role in Stranger Things

In 2025, Charlie Heaton is expected to still be acting in Stranger Things.

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2025: Stars in Billy Knight

In 2025, Charlie Heaton starred in the drama film Billy Knight.

2025: Keery's Album The Crux Features Songs About Heaton

In 2025, Joe Keery's album The Crux features the songs "Charlie's Garden" and "Delete Ya", with "Charlie's Garden" including instrumentation by Heaton.

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