Joe Cole (actor)
Joe Cole | |
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 Cole at the72nd Berlin International Film Festivalin 2022 | |
| Born | Joseph Michael Cole 1988 or 1989 Kingston upon Thames,London,England |
| Alma mater | National Youth Theatre |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Relatives | Finn Cole(brother) |
Joseph Michael Coleis an English actor. Some of his most notable roles include: Luke inSkins,John Shelby inPeaky Blinders,Marzin and Beckwith inSecret in Their Eyes,Billy Moore inA Prayer Before Dawn,Frank in theBlack Mirrorepisode "Hang the DJ",Sean Wallace inGangs of London,andIver IverseninAgainst the Ice.
Early life and education[edit]
The oldest of five boys, Joe Cole was born around 1988 or 1989 and grew up inKingston upon Thamesin London. His younger brother is actorFinn Cole,who starred alongside him inPeaky Blinders.[1]
He attendedHollyfield Secondary SchoolinSurbiton.[2]
Career[edit]
Cole's acting career began when he was accepted into theNational Youth Theatre.[1]He obtained his first roles in a one-night show in the West End,[3]onThe BillandHolby City,and then in roles on stage at the Bush Theatre's sell-outSchool Season.[4]In the 2010s, he wrote a comedy series withMatt Lucas.[1]
From 2013 to 2017, Cole starred asJohn Shelbyin the historical crime dramaPeaky Blinders.In 2017, he starred in a season 4 episode of Charlie Brooker'sBlack Mirror,earning a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor.
For his role as Billy Moore inA Prayer Before Dawn,Cole won Best Actor at the 2018British Independent Film Awards.[5]
Filmography[edit]
| † | Denotes projects that have not yet been released |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Assessment | Michael | Short film |
| 2012 | Volume | Sam | Short film |
| Offender | Tommy | ||
| Now Is Good | Scott | ||
| 2014 | A Long Way Down | Chas | |
| Slap | Connor | Short film | |
| The Falling | Kenneth Lamont | ||
| Peterman | Johnny | ||
| Callow & Sons | Short film | ||
| 2015 | Green Room | Reece | |
| Pressure | Jones | ||
| Secret in Their Eyes | Marzin / Beckwith | ||
| 2017 | Eye on Juliet | Gordon | Tiantian Award for Best Actor |
| Woodshock | Nick | ||
| Thank You for Your Service | Billy Waller | ||
| 2018 | A Prayer Before Dawn | Billy Moore | British Independent Film Award for Best Actor |
| 2019 | Happy New Year, Colin Burstead | Ed | |
| 2020 | One of these Days | Kyle Parson | |
| 2022 | Against the Ice | Iver Iversen | |
| 2024 | The Damned | Daniel | [6] |
| TBA | The Actor† | Nick | Post-production[7] |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Bill | Leo Cooper | 1 episode |
| Holby City | Shaun Jackson | 2 episodes | |
| Stanley Park | Lee | Television film | |
| 2011 | Come Fly with Me | Jordan | 2 episodes |
| Injustice | Alan Stewart | 4 episodes | |
| 2012 | Skins | Luke | 2 episodes |
| The Thick of It | Jack | 1 episode | |
| The Hour | Trevor | 3 episodes | |
| 2013 | Playhouse Presents | Stephen | 1 episode |
| 2013–2017 | Peaky Blinders | John Shelby | Main role, 20 episodes |
| 2017 | Black Mirror | Frank | Episode: "Hang the DJ" Nominated –BAFTA TV Award for Best Leading Actor |
| 2019 | Pure | Charlie | Main role, 6 episodes |
| 2020–present | Gangs of London | Sean Wallace | Main role, 16 episodes |
| 2022 | The Ipcress File | Harry Palmer | Miniseries, 6 episodes |
| 2023 | A Small Light | Jan Gies | Miniseries, 8 episodes |
| TBA | Nightsleeper† | TBA | Upcoming six-part BBC One series[8] |
References[edit]
- ^abc"Playing A Blinder: Joe Cole Interviewed".Clash.30 September 2014.Retrieved27 April2018.
- ^"Alumni - The Hollyfield School".Archived fromthe originalon 4 March 2016.Retrieved15 February2022.
- ^"Joe Cole".Interview.1 June 2015.Retrieved31 December2017.
- ^"THE KNOWLEDGE".Bush Theatre.Retrieved31 December2017.
- ^Pulver, Andrew (3 December 2018)."The Favourite conquers British independent film awards with record 10 wins".The Guardian.Retrieved15 February2022.
- ^Ritman, Alex (1 February 2024)."'The Damned' First Look: Odessa Young and Joe Cole Endure a Cruel Winter in Upcoming Horror Film (EXCLUSIVE) ".Variety.Retrieved4 February2024.
- ^"Joe Cole - B-Side Management".B-Side Management.Retrieved30 January2023.
- ^"Alexandra Roach and Joe Cole board BBC drama Nightsleeper".bbc.co.uk/mediacentre.Retrieved24 April2023.
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