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Joel Fry

b. 1985

English actor and musician

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Born 1985. Joel Fry is a British actor, film actor, musician and television actor.

Joel Fry (born 1984 or 1985 ) is a British actor and musician. On television, he is known for his roles in the BBC series White Van Man (2011–2012), Twenty Twelve and W1A (2014–2017); the sitcoms Trollied (2011–2013) and Plebs (2013–2016) on Sky One and ITV; and the HBO series Game of Thrones (2014–2015) and Our Flag Means Death (2022–2023). His films include 10,000 BC (2008), Yesterday (2019), and Bank of Dave (2023).

Career From London, Fry studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating with a BA in Acting degree in 2005.

On television, he is known for portraying the characters Hizdahr zo Loraq in the series Game of Thrones and Frenchie in Our Flag Means Death. Further television credits include White Van Man, Trollied, Plebs, Twenty Twelve, and W1A. In film, he appeared as Lu'kibu in 10,000 BC,

In 2023, Fry starred in a main role as 'Hugh', the solicitor to Burnley banker Dave Fishwick (played by Rory Kinnear) in the film Bank of Dave, released on Netflix in January 2023.

Music Fry is a former member of the band Animal Circus, which released the EP Snakes and Ladders in 2012, and is featured in two songs on the 2022 Our Flag Means Death soundtrack, where he performs as his character, Frenchie.

Filmography Film

Television

Discography Animal Circus 2012 – Snakes and Ladders

Accolades Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result 2022 Peabody Awards Entertainment Our Flag Means Death

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Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

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Who is Joel Fry?

English actor and musician

When was Joel Fry born?

Joel Fry was born on 20 May 1985 in United Kingdom.

What is Joel Fry's occupation?

Joel Fry is an actor, film actor, musician and television actor.

What nationality is Joel Fry?

Joel Fry is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joel Fry

· Wikidata: Q16208371

· DBpedia: Joel Fry (actor)

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