Charlie Barnett (born February 4, 1988) is an American actor. He is known for starring as firefighter/paramedic Peter Mills on the NBC drama Chicago Fire from 2012 to 2015 and Jedi Knight Yord Fandar in the Star Wars television series The Acolyte on Disney+. 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.
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 enjoys sailing, playing Ms. Pac-Man, classic cars, and is a fan of the White Sox and Chicago Bears. He has struggled with alcohol addiction.
While pursuing his career, Barnett has lived in New York City, Salt Lake City, and Chicago. During filming for Chicago Fire, Barnett lived with co-stars Joe Minoso and Yuri Sardarov. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
Awards Out Magazines 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 Men in Black 3 Air Force MP No. 2 2013 The Happy Sad Aaron 2020 The Stand In Simon 2022 We Are Gathered Here Today Max Stone 2024 Dreams in Nightmares Reece 2026 Imposters Paul
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" 2012–2015 Chicago Fire Peter Mills Main cast: 66 episodes/guest star: 4 episodes 2013 Apex Tim Episode: "Pilot" 2016 Code Black Brian Godard Episode: "Life & Limb" 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 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) 2019–2022 Russian Doll Alan Zaveri Main cast 2021 Special Harrison Recurring role Ordinary Joe Eric Payne Main cast 2024 The Acolyte Yord Fandar Main cast 2026 Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Simpa 2 episodes 2026 Line of Fire Jack Main cast
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