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Charlie Williams (actor)
Born: 25 February 1994 (age 31)
Birthplace: Birmingham, England
Nationality: British
Occupation: Actor, former professional boxer
Years Active: 2014–present
Known For: Ryan McShane in Salvable (2025)
Early Life and Boxing Career
Charlie Williams was born on 25 February 1994 in Birmingham, England. He began boxing at a young age and turned professional in 2014. Competing in the lightweight division, Williams remained undefeated throughout his career, achieving a record of 8 wins and 1 draw over 9 bouts. Notably, he became the first ever Tamworth-based fighter to earn a professional title, winning the midland lightweight title in 2017.
Despite his success in the ring, Williams faced significant mental health challenges. He revealed that anxiety, stress, and sleepless nights led him to step away from boxing. The loss of his sister to suicide further underscored the fragility of life, prompting his decision to retire from the sport (itv.com).
Transition to Acting
After retiring from professional boxing, Williams pursued a new path as an actor. He trained at the prestigious New York Film Academy in Los Angeles California, honing his craft and gaining formal education in screen acting. He is also a member of the Inspire Actors Studio in Birmingham. Also has appeared in commercials for Bet365 in 2021 and 2022, portraying roles that highlight his athletic background.
In 2025, he was cast in the film Salvable, marking a significant step in his acting career. The film, a British boxing crime drama directed by Björn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta, stars Shia LaBeouf, Toby Kebbell, and James Cosmo. Williams plays the role of Ryan McShane .
Salvable premiered on 2 May 2025. Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter praised the film's "subtle" and "incisive" script and the "quietly commanding performance" of LaBeouf. He also highlighted Kebbell's portrayal, noting that he "makes us care deeply about his troubled character, a man who keeps getting in his own way" without resorting to "histrionics" . https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/salvable-review-toby-kebbell-shia-labeouf-boxing-drama-1236202242/
Personal Life
Outside of his professional endeavors, Williams is an aviation enthusiast and enjoys piloting small aircraft during his spare time .
Filmography
- Salvable (2025) – Actor
References
- Charlie Williams – IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14636488/
- Birmingham actor lifts lid on working with 'method' Hollywood star Shia LaBeoufhttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/birmingham-actor-lifts-lid-working-31354645
- Birmingham actor says one group of people are being shut out of film and TV https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/birmingham-actor-says-one-group-31353885
- Charlie Williams – PHA Agency https://pha-agency.co.uk/news/charlie-for-salvable-alongside-toby-kebbell-shia-labeouf-and-james-cosmo
- Tamworth's First Charlie Williams Wins Lightweight Midland Title at Villa Park. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/other-sport/new-midlands-lightweight-champion-former-13848966
- I Couldn't Take It: Ex-Champion Boxer Says Greatest Opponent Was His Mind https://www.itv.com/watch/news/ex-champion-boxer-charlie-williams-says-sporting-pressures-inspired-new-career/t05s5lc
- Salvable – Wikipedia