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* LimeyGoesToHollywood: He temporarily settled down in the United States during the filming of ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire''. After being cast in ''Daredevil'', he has settled down in New York City for the time being, though this may be coupled with the fact that [[RomanceOnTheSet he became a father with his girlfriend]] Samantha Thomas, a producer on ''Series/AgentsOfShield'' and the other Marvel Netflix shows.

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* LimeyGoesToHollywood: He temporarily settled down in the United States during the filming of ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire''. After being cast in ''Daredevil'', he has settled down in New York City for the time being, though this may be coupled with the fact that [[RomanceOnTheSet he became a father with his girlfriend]] wife]] Samantha Thomas, a producer on ''Series/AgentsOfShield'' and the other Marvel Netflix shows.shows.
* MethodActing: He learned several different Irish accents when auditioning for Owen Sleater because he had no idea where Owen's origins were supposed to be.
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** Though for [[HurtComfortFic some people]], that's still {{Fanservice}}!
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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982 in London, England) is an English actor best known for his roles as Tristan Thorn in ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'', and [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock]] in ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' and ''Series/TheDefenders2017''.

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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982 in London, England) 1982) is an English actor best known for his roles as Tristan Thorn in ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'', and [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock]] in ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' and ''Series/TheDefenders2017''.
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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his roles as Tristan Thorn in ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'', and [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock]] in ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' and ''Series/TheDefenders2017''.

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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982) 1982 in London, England) is an English actor best known for his roles as Tristan Thorn in ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'', and [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock]] in ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' and ''Series/TheDefenders2017''.
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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his roles as Tristan Thorn in ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'', and currently portrays [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock]] in ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' and ''Series/TheDefenders2017''.

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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his roles as Tristan Thorn in ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'', and currently portrays [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock]] in ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' and ''Series/TheDefenders2017''.
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* {{Adorkable}}: Clear to see during any interview with him.
** It has reached almost memetic levels with his fans. See FandomNickname.
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* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse as [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock / Daredevil]]:
** ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' (2015-present)
** ''Series/TheDefenders2017'' (2017)

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* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse as [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock / Daredevil]]:
Daredevil]]
** ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' (2015-present)
''Series/{{Daredevil|2015}}'' (2015-2018)
** ''Series/TheDefenders2017'' ''Series/{{The Defenders|2017}}'' (2017)
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* ''Film/KingOfThieves'' (2018) as Basil
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** ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' (2015-2016)

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** ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' (2015-2016)(2015-present)
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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his roles as Tristan Thorn in ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'', and [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]] within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, starting with his [[Series/{{Daredevil 2015}} titular series]] on Creator/{{Netflix}} in 2015.

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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his roles as Tristan Thorn in ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'', and currently portrays [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]] within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, starting with his [[Series/{{Daredevil 2015}} titular series]] on Creator/{{Netflix}} Matt Murdock]] in 2015. ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' and ''Series/TheDefenders2017''.
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* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (2015–present) as [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock / Daredevil]]:

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* MrFanservice: In keeping with the tradition of Marvel's leading men [[ShirtlessScene taking off their shirts]] within their universe, Matt Murdock's body is on display in many episodes of ''Daredevil''.

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* LimeyGoesToHollywood: He temporarily settled down in the United States during the filming of ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire''. After being cast in ''Daredevil'', he has settled down in New York City for the time being, though this may be coupled with the fact that [[RomanceOnTheSet he became a father with his girlfriend]] Samantha Thomas, a producer on ''Series/AgentsOfShield'' and the other Marvel Netflix shows.
* MrFanservice: In keeping with the tradition of Marvel's leading men [[ShirtlessScene taking off their shirts]] within their universe, Matt Murdock's body is on display in many episodes of ''Daredevil''. [[FanDisservice Except when it's because of Matt getting badly injured]].
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** A twitter fan account made a rather creative one, "[[Main/CharliesAngels Charlie's]] [[JustForPun Devils]]"

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** A twitter fan account made a rather creative one, "[[Main/CharliesAngels "[[Series/CharliesAngels Charlie's]] [[JustForPun Devils]]"
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* DyeingForYourArt: His natural brown hair was tinted a reddish copper for ''Daredevil''.
* FakeAmerican: He usually doesn't play characters who aren't English like himself, but Matt Murdock is probably the highest-profile instance of him {{playing against type}}.
* FakeIrish: Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire''.



* OneOfUs: Not at first, having very little interest in comics at all. This changed after researching the role of ''Daredevil'', as he has since become a fan of both ''Daredevil'' comics, and comics in general.
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* ShipperOnDeck: [[https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/03/daredevils-charlie-cox-on-season-two-moral-complex.html is]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpq30yCvf1I very]] [[http://www.philstar.com:8080/entertainment/2016/04/04/1568977/charlie-cox-i-daredevil-deeply-flawed enthusiastic]] [[http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/128029-daredevil-charlie-cox-interview-netflix-marvel about]] [[https://twitter.com/daredevil/status/710724348093407232 shipping]] Matt Murdock [[OfficialCouple and]] [[Creator/DeborahAnnWoll Karen Page]].

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* ShipperOnDeck: He [[https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/03/daredevils-charlie-cox-on-season-two-moral-complex.html is]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpq30yCvf1I very]] [[http://www.philstar.com:8080/entertainment/2016/04/04/1568977/charlie-cox-i-daredevil-deeply-flawed enthusiastic]] [[http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/128029-daredevil-charlie-cox-interview-netflix-marvel about]] [[https://twitter.com/daredevil/status/710724348093407232 shipping]] Matt Murdock [[OfficialCouple and]] [[Creator/DeborahAnnWoll Karen Page]].
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* BadassBeard: Has one except when he's playing Matt, which is when he'll shave it


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* ShipperOnDeck: [[https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/03/daredevils-charlie-cox-on-season-two-moral-complex.html is]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpq30yCvf1I very]] [[http://www.philstar.com:8080/entertainment/2016/04/04/1568977/charlie-cox-i-daredevil-deeply-flawed enthusiastic]] [[http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/128029-daredevil-charlie-cox-interview-netflix-marvel about]] [[https://twitter.com/daredevil/status/710724348093407232 shipping]] Matt Murdock [[OfficialCouple and]] [[Creator/DeborahAnnWoll Karen Page]].
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* ConvertedFanboy: See OneOfUs

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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his role as Tristan Thorn in the 2007 film ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', as well as playing [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]] within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, starting with his [[Series/{{Daredevil 2015}} titular series]] on Creator/{{Netflix}} in 2015.

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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his role roles as Tristan Thorn in the 2007 film ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', as well as playing Owen Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'', and [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]] within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, starting with his [[Series/{{Daredevil 2015}} titular series]] on Creator/{{Netflix}} in 2015.



* CarpetOfVirility: He's become ''so'' associated with his hairy chest that fans were disappointed to learn he'd shaved it off for ''Daredevil''.

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* CarpetOfVirility: He's become ''so'' associated with his hairy chest that fans were disappointed to learn he'd shaved it off for ''Daredevil''.''Daredevil'' (this is mostly so that the makeup for Matt's many chest injuries is easier to apply).
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* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (2015–present) as [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]]:
** ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' (2015, 2016)

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* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (2015–present) as [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Matt Murdock / Daredevil]]:
** ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' (2015, 2016)(2015-2016)



* FakeIrish: As [[BoardwalkEmpire Owen Sleater.]]
* FandomNickname: Amusingly, most of them got to do with pastries. The most prominent example being, "Precious Cinnamon Roll".

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* FakeIrish: As [[BoardwalkEmpire Owen Sleater.]]
Sleater in ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire''.
* FandomNickname: Amusingly, And for some reason, most of them got to do with pastries. The most prominent example being, "Precious Cinnamon Roll".
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Charlie Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his role as Tristan Thorn in the 2007 film ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', as well as playing [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]] within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, starting with his [[Series/{{Daredevil 2015}} titular series]] on Creator/{{Netflix}} in 2015.

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Charlie Thomas Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his role as Tristan Thorn in the 2007 film ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', as well as playing [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]] within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, starting with his [[Series/{{Daredevil 2015}} titular series]] on Creator/{{Netflix}} in 2015.
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** A twitter fan account made a rather creative one, "[[Main/CharliesAngels Charlie's]] [[JustForPun Devils]]"
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** ''Series/TheDefenders'' (TBD)

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** ''Series/TheDefenders'' (TBD)''Series/TheDefenders2017'' (2017)
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* FakeIrish: As [[BoardwalkEmpire Owen Sleater.]]
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* ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'' (2011 -- 2012) as Owen Sleater

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* ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'' (2011 -- 2012) (2011–2012) as Owen Sleater



* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (2015 -- present) as [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]]:

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* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (2015 -- present) (2015–present) as [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]]:



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** It has reached almost memetic levels with his fans. See FandomNickname.


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*FandomNickname: Amusingly, most of them got to do with pastries. The most prominent example being, "Precious Cinnamon Roll".
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Charlie Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his role as Tristan Thorn in the 2007 film ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', as well as playing [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]] within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, starting with his [[Series/{{Daredevil}} titular series]] on Creator/{{Netflix}} in 2015.

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Charlie Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his role as Tristan Thorn in the 2007 film ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', as well as playing [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]] within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, starting with his [[Series/{{Daredevil}} [[Series/{{Daredevil 2015}} titular series]] on Creator/{{Netflix}} in 2015.



** ''Series/{{Daredevil}}'' (2015, 2016)

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** ''Series/{{Daredevil}}'' ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' (2015, 2016)
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* ConvertedFanboy: See OneOfUs
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* OneOfUs: Not at first, having very little interest in comics at all. This changed after researching the role of ''Daredevil'', as he has since become a fan of both ''Daredevil'' comics, and comics in general.
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Charlie Cox (born 15 December 1982) is an English actor best known for his role as Tristan Thorn in the 2007 film ''Film/{{Stardust}}'', as well as playing [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]] within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, starting with his [[Series/{{Daredevil}} titular series]] on Creator/{{Netflix}} in 2015.

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!! Selected Filmography
* ''Film/{{Stardust}}'' (2007) as Tristan Thorn
* ''Series/DowntonAbbey'' (2010) as The Duke of Crowborough
* ''Series/BoardwalkEmpire'' (2011 -- 2012) as Owen Sleater
* ''Film/TheTheoryOfEverything'' (2014) as Jonathan Hellyer Jones
* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (2015 -- present) as [[ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} Matthew Murdock / Daredevil]]:
** ''Series/{{Daredevil}}'' (2015, 2016)
** ''Series/TheDefenders'' (TBD)

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!! Tropes associated with him:
* {{Adorkable}}: Clear to see during any interview with him.
* CarpetOfVirility: He's become ''so'' associated with his hairy chest that fans were disappointed to learn he'd shaved it off for ''Daredevil''.
* DyeingForYourArt: His natural brown hair was tinted a reddish copper for ''Daredevil''.
* FakeAmerican: He usually doesn't play characters who aren't English like himself, but Matt Murdock is probably the highest-profile instance of him {{playing against type}}.
* MrFanservice: In keeping with the tradition of Marvel's leading men [[ShirtlessScene taking off their shirts]] within their universe, Matt Murdock's body is on display in many episodes of ''Daredevil''.
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