Charlie B. Foster

Charlie B. Foster
Born
Charles Bernard Foster

(1998-07-20) July 20, 1998 (age 28)
Los Angeles, California
EducationYale University
Years active2022–present
Parents
Relatives

Charles Bernard Foster (born 20 July 1998) is an American actor. He 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).

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. Both Foster and his younger brother Kit, a chemist, are Jodie's biological children. His biological father's identity has not been made public. In 2014, after splitting from Bernard, Jodie married photographer and filmmaker Alexandra Hedison.[relevant?]

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.

Education

Foster attended the Windward School in Los Angeles and graduated in 2017. He attended Yale University to study English. 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.

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. His television debut came later that year with a guest role on the HBO sitcom The Garcias.

From 2023 to 2025, Foster primarily worked as a voice actor for audio dramas, including Popcorn for Dinner, Supreme: The Battle for Roe, The Coldest Case: The Past Has a Long Memory, and The Peek with Samuel Pepys.

In 2026, Foster had a recurring role in Scarpetta, an Amazon Prime series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis. He also made his feature film debut starring in the independent film Sparks, which premiered at the 2026 South by Southwest festival. Foster's role in the film received positive reviews, with The Hollywood Reporter calling his performance "star-making."

Personal life

Foster identifies as non-binary and uses both he/him and they/them pronouns.

Credits

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2023 Nyad Bikini Boyfriend Uncredited; scenes deleted
2026 Sparks Antoine
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2022 The Garcias Kit Episode: "Back to the Roots"
2025 Scarpetta Wingo Recurring role; 4 episodes
Theatre
Year Title Role Venue Category
2022 Camp Siegfried Boy (understudy) Tony Kiser Theater Off-Broadway
Other media
Year Title Role Medium Notes
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

  1. ↑ Foster identifies as non-binary and uses both he/him and they/them pronouns. This article uses he/him for consistency.

References

  1. 1 2 Rice, Lynette (March 6, 2025). "'Scarpetta' Casts Charlie B. Foster; Amazon Series Marks First Major Role For Jodie Foster's Son". Deadline. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Jodie Foster is a mom of 2: What to know about her kids". ABC News. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ "5pm decides time is right to serve up takeaway service". The Scotsman. December 16, 2010. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ Duboff, Josh (April 23, 2014). "Jodie Foster Marries Photographer Alexandra Hedison". Vanity Fair. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ Sciolino, Elaine; Malapris, Benjamin (January 14, 2026). "Jodie Foster: An American Oscar-Winner in Paris". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ Saperstein, Pat (August 7, 2024). "Jay Kanter, Agent to Marlon Brando and Marilyn Monroe and Production Executive, Dies at 97". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Report on Philanthropy 2016-17 by Windward School - Issuu". issuu.com. August 25, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Jodie Foster's 'supportive' son Charlie makes rare appearance in 'Tonight Show' audience". TODAY.com. January 18, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Charlie Foster | Yale College Arts". collegearts.yale.edu. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  10. ↑ Zhou, Carrie (February 27, 2020). "Green Day songs come to life in musical". Yale Daily News. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  11. ↑ Russo, Gillian (August 24, 2022). "'Camp Siegfried' sets Off-Broadway cast at Second Stage Theater". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  12. ↑ "The Garcias are all grown up in HBO Max reboot". PIX11. May 5, 2022. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Supreme: The Battle for Roe". iHeart. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  14. ↑ Rice, Emmy. "Audio Drama Podcast About Restoration Theatre THE PEEK WITH SAMUEL PEPYS Released". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  15. ↑ "'Scarpetta': Nicole Kidman's New 'Twisty' Thriller Will Be Your Next Binge Watch". ELLE. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  16. ↑ Schartz, Emma; Withrow, Lauren (March 18, 2026). "At SXSW With the First-Time Filmmakers Behind 'Sparks'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  17. ↑ Davis, Edward; theplaylist (February 4, 2026). "SXSW 2026 Adds 50+ More Projects Including Uma Thurman In 'Pretty Lethal,' Ben Wheatley's 'Normal,' & HBO's 'The Comeback' Season 3". The Playlist. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  18. ↑ "SXSW 2026 Schedule | Film & TV Project". SXSW 2026 Schedule. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  19. ↑ Searles, Jourdain (March 20, 2026). "'Sparks' Review: Elsie Fisher Headlines an Exhilaratingly Fresh and Affecting Queer Teen Indie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Jodie Foster's Son Charlie Joins Anora Breakout Luna Sofía Miranda in Off-Broadway's 'Girls Will Be Girls' (Exclusive)". People.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2025. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  21. ↑ Schartz, Emma; Withrow, Lauren (March 18, 2026). "At SXSW With the First-Time Filmmakers Behind 'Sparks'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 18, 2026.