CHARLIE BUSHNELL

Early Life & Background

Name: Charlie Bushnell
Born: June 16, 2004 (20 years old)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA 
Raised in a creative household—his father is a professional musician and his uncle works in film and television—Charlie was immersed in the arts from a young age.
With a heritage spanning Costa Rican and Japanese descent from his mother, and Irish roots from his father, his multicultural background has shaped both his identity and his presence on screen .

Introduction to Acting

At about age 10, Charlie began experimenting with filmmaking alongside his friends, igniting his passion for storytelling . Inspired by TV shows like Stranger Things during a school illness in 2017, he joined school plays and pursued formal classes at Santa Monica’s Ruskin Academy and John Rosenfeld Studios .

Breakthrough Roles & Career Highlights

• 2020–2021: Played Bobby Cañero-Reed, the playful older brother in Disney+’s Diary of a Future President, produced by Gina Rodriguez .

• 2023–2024: Took on the iconic role of Luke Castellan in Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians .

• Also appeared as Hicks in the 2020 short film Wetworks and lent his voice to "Chase" in Mike Judge’s 2024 animated series In the Know .

Personal Life & Interests

Off-camera, Charlie retains a grounded, teenage spirit: balancing acting with high school life, video games, and sports, especially soccer and tennis . He shared in an interview that even amidst fame, he cherishes being "a regular eleventh grader" .

Traits & Perspective

Charlie credits his artistic upbringing and initial naivety about the industry as strengths, saying he approached acting “with fresh eyes and enthusiasm” and wasn’t hindered by overthinking . His multicultural background aligns with the diversity of roles he's taken on.

Summary

Charlie Bushnell is a remarkable young talent: born in 2004 in LA, launched into performance through childhood DIY films, trained at respected studios, and progressed to memorable roles in major Disney+ shows. He maintains a balance of youthfulness and professionalism—offering a fresh, authentic presence both on-screen and in life.