Joe Cole

Joseph Michael Cole (born 28 November 1988) is an English actor. Some of his most notable roles include Luke in Skins, John Shelby in Peaky Blinders, Marzin and Beckwith in Secret in Their Eyes, Billy Moore in A Prayer Before Dawn, Frank in the Black Mirror episode "Hang the DJ", Sean Wallace in Gangs of London, and Iver Iversen in Against the Ice.

Early life and education The oldest of five boys, Joe Cole was born 28 November 1988 and grew up in Kingston upon Thames in London. His younger brother is actor Finn Cole, who starred alongside him in Peaky Blinders.

Career

Cole's acting career began when he was accepted into the National Youth Theatre. He obtained his first roles in a one-night show in the West End, on The Bill and Holby City, and then in roles on stage at the Bush Theatre's sell-out School Season. In the 2010s, he wrote a comedy series with Matt Lucas.

Filmography +Key Denotes projects that have not yet been released

Film

Television 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 2020–2025 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 2024 Nightsleeper Joe Roag BBC Miniseries, 6 episodes