Ian Curtis
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 15, 1956 in Stretford, Lancashire, England
- Died
- May 18, 1980
- Active Years
- 1979–2026 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
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Source [1]: Ian Curtis (musician) - born July 15, 1956, died May 18, 1980. (Not the actor).
Source [2]: Ian Curtis (actor) - born 1972 in Manchester, England. British actor, writer, and director. Known for lead roles in Holby City (Ray Sykes) and Soldier Soldier (Corporal Mark Hobbs).
Source [3]: Ian Curtis (actor) - Known for The Bayou (2025), General Commander (2019), and Ahasss (2023).
Source [4]: Ian Curtis (actor/writer/director) - BAFTA and International EMMY winning Writer, Director and Actor. Trained at The Drama Centre. Worked as a TV and Theatre actor for over 10 years.
Name: Ian Curtis.
Profession: British actor, writer, and director.
Birth: 1972 in Manchester, England.
Training: The Drama Centre.
Experience: Over 10 years as a TV and Theatre actor.
Awards: BAFTA and International EMMY winner.
Notable Roles/Works: Ray Sykes in Holby City, Corporal Mark Hobbs in Soldier Soldier, The Bayou (2025), General Commander (2019), and Ahasss (2023).
Ian Curtis is a British actor, writer, and director born in 1972 in Manchester, England. He trained at The Drama Centre and has worked as a TV and theatre actor for over 10 years. His performance background influences his work with talent. He is a BAFTA and International EMMY winning professional. Curtis is known for lead roles in Holby City, where
Career overview
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- Joy Division: Plan K, Brussels 16th October, 1979 (2026)
- Joy Division: Apollo Theater, Manchester 27 and 28th October 1979 (2026)
- Eternal: Live (2026) as Self
- 70 Years of Youth Revolt (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- New Order: Decades (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- When Albums Ruled the World (2013) as Self
- Punk Britannia at the BBC (2012) as Self
- Joy Division: Live & Promo Appearances 1979-1980 (2011)
- Joy Division (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Joy Division - Under Review (2006) as Himself
- New Order: International (2003) as Self
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Adrian Atherton
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as PC Cobbett
- Cracker (1993) as John Branaghan
- New Order Story (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Gareth King
- Joy Division: Substance 1977-1988 (1988) as Self
- Joy Division: Here Are the Young Men (1982) as Self (archive footage)
- Joy Division (A Film by Malcolm Whitehead) (1979) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ian Curtis best known for?
Ian Curtis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Joy Division (2009), Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996), Pie in the Sky (1994), The Simpsons Movie (2007).
When and where was Ian Curtis born?
Ian Curtis was born on July 15, 1956 in Stretford, Lancashire, England. They passed away on May 18, 1980.
How many credits does Ian Curtis have?
Ian Curtis has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is Ian Curtis's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as PC Cobbett — aged about 37
- Joy Division (2009) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 52
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Gareth King — aged about 35
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Adrian Atherton — aged about 39
- Cracker (1993) as John Branaghan — aged about 36
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