Actor Charlie Barnett
Charlie Barnett (born February 4, 1988) is an American actor who starred as Peter Mills, a firefighter/paramedic on the NBC drama Chicago Fire from 2012 to 2015.
Among his other starring roles are Alan Zaveri on the Netflix comedy series Russian Doll, Ben Marshall on the Netflix series Tales of the City, and Gabe Miranda in the Netflix thriller series You.
Charlie Barnett | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 4, 1988 |
| Education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Early life and education
Barnett and his sister were adopted by Bob and Danee Barnett. His adoptive mother is from Utah and is of Swedish descent, while his adoptive father is a boat builder from Minnesota. He was raised on a sailboat near Longboat Key in Florida until he was seven. He discovered theatre when he was six years old and performed in many operas and musicals with the Sarasota Youth Opera. Barnett is a graduate of Booker High School. He participated in the Carnegie Mellon Musical Theater Summer Program. After high school, Barnett attended the Juilliard School, where he graduated from the drama program class of 2010.
Career
For three seasons, from 2012 to 2015, Barnett starred as Peter Mills in the NBC action-drama television series Chicago Fire.
In 2017, he was cast in the role of Ian Porter on The CW series Valor.
In 2018, he was cast in the leading role of Alan Zaveri on the Netflix series Russian Doll. In the same year, Barnett was cast in the main role of Ben Marshall on the Netflix miniseries, Tales of the City.
In 2019, he was cast in the recurring role of Gabe Miranda on the second season of the Netflix thriller You. In July 2019, Barnett joined Arrow for its eighth and final season, portraying John Diggle, Jr. His role was announced at a Comic-Con panel.
Personal life
Barnett realized he was gay at the age of 13.
He has struggled with alcohol addiction.
While pursuing his career, Barnett has lived in New York City, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and Chicago. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
Barnett is a graduate of the Juilliard School drama program, class of 2010.
He enjoys sailing, playing Ms. Pac-Man, and classic cars.
During filming for Chicago Fire, Barnett lived with co-stars Joe Minoso and Yuri Sardarov.
He is a White Sox and Chicago Bears fan.
Awards
- Out Magazine's Out100 Entertainers of the Year list for 2019
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Circus Island | Billy Robarts | |
| 2011 | Private Romeo | Ken Lee / Prince Escalus | |
| 2012 | Gayby | Daniel | |
| 2012 | Men in Black 3 | Air Force MP #2 | |
| 2013 | The Happy Sad | Aaron | |
| 2020 | The Stand In | Simon | |
| 2022 | We Are Gathered Here Today | Max Stone |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Chuck Mills | Episode: "Gray" |
| 2011 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Dr. Sam Harris | Episode: "Cadaver" |
| 2013 | Apex | Tim | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2012–2015 | Chicago Fire | Peter Mills | Main cast: 66 episodes/guest star: 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Code Black | Brian Godard | Episode: "Life & Limb" |
| 2016 | Secrets and Lies | Patrick Warner | Main cast |
| 2017 | Orange Is the New Black | Wes Driscoll | Episode: "The Reverse Midas Touch" |
| 2017–2018 | Valor | Ian Porter | Main cast |
| 2019–present | Russian Doll | Alan Zaveri | Main cast |
| 2019 | Tales of the City | Ben Marshall | Main cast |
| Arrow | John Diggle, Jr. | Recurring role (Season 8); 4 episodes | |
| You | Gabe Miranda | Recurring role (Season 2) | |
| 2021 | Special | Harrison | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Ordinary Joe | Eric Payne | Main cast |
| 2024 | The Acolyte | Yord Fandar | Post-production |
References
External links
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