Joe Gilgun Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 73 kg |
Date of Birth | March 9, 1984 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Joe Gilgun is a well distinguished English actor who is best known for being cast in This Is England ’88 (2011), Emmerdale (2006-2010), and Coronation Street (1994-1997). He has also starred in several films such as The Last Witch Hunter (2015), Pride (2014), Screwed (2011), and Lockout (2012). Joe is, however, recognized for being a heartfelt Irish alcoholic Vampire named Cassidy on AMC‘s Preacher since 2016.
Born Name
Joseph William Gilgun
Nick Name
Joe
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Chorley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Joe studied at Rivington Voluntary Aided Primary School. Later, he graduated from Southlands High School. After that, he started going to Runshaw College where he pursued a degree in fashion but dropped out.
He also attended acting classes at the Laine Johnson Theatre School as well as the Oldham Theatre Workshop.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Andrew Gilgun
- Mother – Judith Gilgun
- Siblings – Jennie Gilgun (Younger Sister), Rosie Gilgun (Younger Sister)
Manager
Joe is represented by –
- Madeleine Dewhirst & Sian Smyth of Hamilton Hodell
- Peikoff Mahan (Legal Agents)
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Joe has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Scruffy Beard
Best Known For
- Playing the role of an Irish alcoholic Vampire named Cassidy on AMC‘s Preacher since 2016
- Being cast in This Is England ’88 (2011), Emmerdale (2006-2010), and Coronation Street (1994-1997)
- Starring in several films such as the Last Witch Hunter (2015), Pride (2014), Screwed (2011), and Lockout (2012)
First Film
Joe made his theatrical film debut as Richard Woodford in This Is England in 2006.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance as Jamie Armstrong in Coronation Street in 1994.
Joe Gilgun Favorite Things
- Part To Film On Preacher’s Season 2 Episode (Mumbai Sky Tower) – When he and actor Tom Brooke danced in the hot tub.
- Actor – Daniel Day-Lewis
Source – AMC, The Guardian
Joe Gilgun Facts
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