Channing Matthew Tatum — biographical portrait
A Documentary Film

Channing Matthew Tatum

b. 1980

Channing Matthew Tatum has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile leading men, transitioning from dancer and model to accomplished actor and producer. Born on April 26, 1980, in Cullman, Alabama, and raised in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, Tatum’s unconventional path...

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50+
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7
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Origins

The Beginning

Channing Matthew Tatum has established himself as one of Hollywood's most versatile leading men, transitioning from dancer and model to accomplished actor and producer. Born on April 26, 1980, in Cullman, Alabama, and raised in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, Tatum's unconventional path to...

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The Rise

Building a Legacy

Channing Tatum's film career began in 2005 with two significant roles that established him as a promising young actor. His feature film debut came in "Coach Carter," a sports drama starring Samuel L.

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The Work

Defining Moments

Channing Tatum has established himself as one of the most commercially reliable stars of his generation. Films in which he has starred have grossed over $3 billion worldwide.

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The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Channing Tatum's background as a dancer fundamentally shapes his approach to acting. Unlike actors who enter the profession through traditional training programs, Tatum thinks physically about character, using movement and body language as primary tools of expression.

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The Legacy

Lasting Impact

Channing Tatum met Jenna Dewan while filming "Step Up" in 2006. Their on-screen romance translated to a real-life relationship, and they began dating during production.

franchise, earned critical respect for dramatic work in films like

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This production involvement has given him creative control over his career and allowed him to develop projects that reflect his interests and experiences. As of 2024, Tatum continues to work as an actor and producer, with recent projects including

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a crime drama featuring Anne Hathaway, though the film received a limited theatrical release. He also appeared in

— Career Chronology

a motorcycle racing film that showcased his athleticism but received negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office. ## Breakthrough: She's the Man and Step Up (2006) The year 2006 marked Tatum's breakthrough as a leading man with two commercially successful films. First, he starred in

— Career Chronology

a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's

— Career Chronology

Filmography

Year Title Role/Impact Type
1980 Basic Information Performance Film
1980 Introduction Performance Film
1980 Family Background Performance Film
1990 Discovery and Modeling Career Performance Film
2006 She's the Man and Step Up Performance Film
2012 The Vow and Magic Mike Performance Film
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