Biography
Who is Joe Cole?
Early life and family
Joe Cole was born on November 28, 1988. He grew up in Kingston upon Thames in London. He is the eldest of five boys in his family. His younger brother Finn Cole is also a professional actor. Both brothers appeared in the BBC series Peaky Blinders together. Joe attended the Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre in Surbiton for his education.
Early acting roles
His acting career started after he was accepted into the National Youth Theatre. He performed in a one night show in the West End. Joe also appeared in episodes of the series The Bill and Holby City. He took part in the School Season at the Bush Theatre. During the 2010s, he wrote a comedy series alongside Matt Lucas.
Major television roles
From 2013 to 2017, Joe Cole played John Shelby in the historical crime drama Peaky Blinders. He earned a British Academy Television Award nomination for the 2017 Black Mirror episode titled Hang the DJ. He starred in the Channel 4 series Pure in 2019. He appeared in the ITV series The Ipcress File in 2022 and the BBC show Nightsleeper in 2024.
Film work and awards
Joe played Billy Moore in the 2017 movie A Prayer Before Dawn. This role won him Best Actor at the 2018 British Independent Film Awards. He acted in the 2015 film Secret in Their Eyes and the 2022 movie Against the Ice. He also starred in the Sky Atlantic series Gangs of London from 2020 to 2025.
Professional background
Joe is a British actor. He has worked across film, television, and stage productions. His early work includes roles at the Bush Theatre. He has since transitioned to lead roles in major BBC and Sky Atlantic series.
Birthday and age
Joe Cole was born on November 28, 1988, which makes Joe 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Joe shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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