Acting
Charlie Puth
Charles Otto Puth Jr., born on December 2, 1991, in Rumson, New Jersey, is a prominent American singer-songwriter known for his dynamic musical style. Puth first garnered attention through his engaging song covers on YouTube, which led to a record deal with eleveneleven in 2011 after his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His career took a significant leap when he signed with Atlantic Records, releasing his debut single "Marvin Gaye," featuring Meghan Trainor, in 2015.
The same year, Puth collaborated with Wiz Khalifa on the hit single "See You Again," which dominated the US Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks and earned diamond certification from the RIAA. The song also garnered a Golden Globe nomination and three Grammy nominations, including Song of the Year.
Puth's first studio album, *Nine Track Mind* (2016), featured the successful single "We Don't Talk Anymore" with Selena Gomez, while his second album, *Voicenotes* (2018), included the top-five hit "Attention" and received a Grammy nomination for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. His third album, *Charlie* (2022), continued his success, featuring singles like "Light Switch" and "Left and Right," both of which performed well on the charts.
In addition to his solo work, Puth has made his mark as a songwriter and producer, co-writing the chart-topping single "Stay" for Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI in 2021. Puth's musical journey began early, influenced by his mother, a music teacher, and he honed his craft through formal education, culminating in a degree from Berklee College of Music in 2013.
