Joe Gilgun was born on March 9, 1984, in Chorley, Lancashire, England, marking the beginning of his illustrious acting career. At the tender age of 10, he made his television debut in the iconic British soap opera Coronation Street, which has been captivating audiences since its premiere in 1960.
As his talent and experience grew, so did his repertoire of roles. He went on to appear in Emmerdale Farm, a long-running British soap opera that has been delighting viewers since 1972. Additionally, he gained widespread recognition for his performance in the critically acclaimed film This Is England, which was released in 2006.
Gilgun's versatility as an actor was further showcased through his appearances in the spin-off series This Is England '86, This Is England '88, and This Is England '90, which aired in 2010, 2011, and 2015, respectively.
His subsequent role as the lead in the popular British television series Misfits, which he took over from Robert Sheehan in the third series, further solidified his position as a talented and in-demand actor. His impressive performance in the AMC drama series Preacher, in which he played the character of Cassidy, earned him widespread critical acclaim and recognition.
As of 2021, Joe Gilgun is the lead in the Sky One comedy-drama series Brassic, a role he has been playing since 2019. Throughout his career, he has also appeared in a range of feature films, including Harry Brown, Screwed, Lockout, Pride, The Last Witch Hunter, and The Infiltrator.
