Charlie B. Foster

Charlie B. Foster
Born
Charles Bernard Foster

(1998-07-20) July 20, 1998
Los Angeles, California
Alma materYale University
Years active2022–present
Parents
Relatives

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]

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

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 (2025-03-06). "'Scarpetta' Casts Charlie B. Foster; Amazon Series Marks First Major Role For Jodie Foster's Son". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  2. ↑ "Jodie Foster is a mom of 2: What to know about her kids". ABC News. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  3. ↑ "5pm decides time is right to serve up takeaway service". The Scotsman. 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  4. ↑ Duboff, Josh (2014-04-23). "Jodie Foster Marries Photographer Alexandra Hedison". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  5. ↑ Sciolino, Elaine; Malapris, Benjamin (2026-01-14). "Jodie Foster: An American Oscar-Winner in Paris". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  6. ↑ Saperstein, Pat (2024-08-07). "Jay Kanter, Agent to Marlon Brando and Marilyn Monroe and Production Executive, Dies at 97". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  7. ↑ "Report on Philanthropy 2016-17 by Windward School - Issuu". issuu.com. 2017-08-25. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  8. ↑ "Jodie Foster's 'supportive' son Charlie makes rare appearance in 'Tonight Show' audience". TODAY.com. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  9. ↑ "Charlie Foster | Yale College Arts". collegearts.yale.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  10. ↑ Zhou, Carrie (2020-02-27). "Green Day songs come to life in musical". Yale Daily News. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
  11. ↑ Russo, Gillian (2022-08-24). "'Camp Siegfried' sets Off-Broadway cast at Second Stage Theater". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  12. ↑ "The Garcias are all grown up in HBO Max reboot". PIX11. 2022-05-05. Archived from the original on 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  13. ↑ "Supreme: The Battle for Roe". iHeart. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  14. ↑ Rice, Emmy. "Audio Drama Podcast About Restoration Theatre THE PEEK WITH SAMUEL PEPYS Released". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  15. ↑ "'Scarpetta': Nicole Kidman's New 'Twisty' Thriller Will Be Your Next Binge Watch". ELLE. 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  16. ↑ Schartz, Emma; Withrow, Lauren (2026-03-18). "At SXSW With the First-Time Filmmakers Behind 'Sparks'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  17. ↑ Davis, Edward; theplaylist (2026-02-04). "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 2026-02-04.
  18. ↑ "SXSW 2026 Schedule | Film & TV Project". SXSW 2026 Schedule. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  19. ↑ Searles, Jourdain (2026-03-20). "'Sparks' Review: Elsie Fisher Headlines an Exhilaratingly Fresh and Affecting Queer Teen Indie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
  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 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  21. ↑ Schartz, Emma; Withrow, Lauren (2026-03-18). "At SXSW With the First-Time Filmmakers Behind 'Sparks'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-03-18.


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