Charles Gillespie (born August 26, 1998) is a Canadian actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Luke Patterson in the Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms (2020). In 2027 he will play Troy Barrett in season 2 of the Crave series Heated Rivalry.
Early life Charles Jeffrey Gillespie was born on August 26, 1998, in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada. He has three older brothers and a younger sister.
Gillespie began playing music at a young age. He is able to play guitar, bass, trombone, tuba, piano, violin, and saxophone.
Career In 2014, Gillespie made his film debut in The Outlaw League (Le gang des hors-la-loi). His film and television appearances include Charmed (2018), Degrassi: Next Class (2017), Speed Kills (2018), The Rest of Us (2019), Runt (2020), and Suze (2023).
In 2019, Gillespie was cast in the role of Luke Patterson in the Netflix musical series Julie and the Phantoms, which premiered in 2020. He co-stars included Jeremy Shada, Owen Joyner, and Madison Reyes. With Reyes, he wrote and performed the song "Perfect Harmony".
In 2026, it was announced that Gillespie will join the second season of Crave’s hit show Heated Rivalry as Troy Barrett.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRole Notes2014 The Outlaw League (La gang des hors-la-loi)Tiger2018Speed KillsAndrew Aronoff2019 The Rest of UsNathan2020RuntD-Rat Ronnie2021Love You AnywayLucas Parker2022 The ClassJason2023SuzeGageTotally KillerTeen Blake HughesDeltopiaJack2024Soul's RoadChris Carter2025Shattered IceWill MankusSplitsvilleJackson Sidelined 2: Intercepted Skyler 2026 One Night Only Ezra Strong The Get Back Girl Alex Boston
Television Year Title Role Notes 2015 Galala Localhost Host 2017 Degrassi: Next Class Oliver 2 episodes The Next Step Marcus Episode: "Oh Brother! Why Art Thou Here?" 2018 2nd Generation Brody Johnson 6 episodes Charmed Brian 2 episodes2019ConsequéncesPierre-François Létourneau-Robichaud 6 episodes I Am the Night Surfer Hank Episode: "Pilot" 2020 Julie and the Phantoms Luke Patterson Main role2027 Troy Barrett Season 2
Discography Albums Title Album details Peak chart positionsUS SoundtracksUSUK SoundtracksAustralian AlbumsNZ Albums Julie and the Phantoms: Music from the Netflix Original Series Released: September 10, 2020 Label: Maisie Music Publishing Format: CD, digital download, streaming4163133536
Awards and nominations Year Association Category Nominated work Result 2017 Joey Awards Best Leading Actor 2nd Generation Best Ensemble (with cast) 2021MTV Movie & TV AwardsBest Musical Moment (shared with Madison Reyes, Owen Joyner and Jeremy Shada)Julie and the Phantoms 2023 Calgary International Film Festival Special Jury Citation for Performance, Best Canadian Narrative Film Competition Suze
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