Charlie B. Foster
American actor
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Charles Bernard Foster (born 20 July 1998) is an American actor. He[a] is best known for starring in the independent film Sparks (2026), which premiered at South by Southwest, and his role as Wingo in the Amazon Prime series Scarpetta (2026).[1]
July 20, 1998
- Jodie Foster (mother)
- Alexandra Hedison (stepmother)
Charlie B. Foster | |
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| Born | Charles Bernard Foster July 20, 1998 |
| Education | Yale University |
| Years active | 2022–present |
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Early life and education
Family
Foster was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, the elder child of actress Jodie Foster and her then-partner, production manager Cydney Bernard.[2] Both Foster and his younger brother Kit, a chemist, are Jodie's biological children. His biological father's identity has not been made public.[3] In 2014, after splitting from Bernard, Jodie married photographer and filmmaker Alexandra Hedison.[4][5]
Through Bernard, Foster is a grandchild of Jay Kanter and related to actors Bob Balaban and Owen Thiele, as well as music producer Bob Thiele Jr..[6]
Education
Foster attended the Windward School in Los Angeles and graduated in 2017.[7] He attended Yale University to study English.[8] Foster was an active participant in campus theatre productions, starring in musicals such as Spring Awakening, Pippin, The Rocky Horror Show, The Last Five Years, and American Idiot.[9][10]
Career
After Yale, Foster moved to New York City. His first professional acting role was as an understudy in the off-Broadway premiere of Bess Wohl's Camp Siegfried at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater in 2022.[11] His television debut came later that year with a guest role on the HBO sitcom The Garcias.[12]
From 2023 to 2025, Foster primarily worked as a voice actor for audio dramas, including Popcorn for Dinner, Supreme: The Battle for Roe,[13] The Coldest Case: The Past Has a Long Memory, and The Peek with Samuel Pepys.[1][14]
In 2026, Foster had a recurring role in Scarpetta, an Amazon Prime series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis.[15] He also made his feature film debut[16] starring in the independent film Sparks, which premiered at the 2026 South by Southwest festival.[17][18] Foster's role in the film received positive reviews, with The Hollywood Reporter calling his performance "star-making."[19]
Personal life
Foster identifies as non-binary and uses both he/him and they/them pronouns.[20][21]
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2022 | The Garcias | Kit | Episode: "Back to the Roots" |
| 2025 | Scarpetta | Wingo | Recurring role; 4 episodes |
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Category |
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| 2022 | Camp Siegfried | Boy (understudy) | Tony Kiser Theater | Off-Broadway |
| Year | Title | Role | Medium | Notes |
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| 2023 | Popcorn for Dinner | Michael | Podcast | Main role |
| 2024 | Supreme: The Battle for Roe | Charlie | Recurring role; 3 episodes | |
| The Coldest Case: The Past Has a Long Memory | Additional voices | |||
| 2025 | The Peek with Samuel Pepys | Valentino | Main Role |
Notes
- Foster identifies as non-binary and uses both he/him and they/them pronouns. This article uses he/him for consistency.