Joe Absolom
Biography
Joe Absolom is an English actor born in London, England, UK on December 16, 1978. He began acting in 1990 at the age of eleven in a peanut butter advertisement, and appeared in Screenplay: Antonia and Jane in 1990. He achieved fame as Matthew Rose in the television series EastEnders in 1997 at the age of eighteen, remaining with the show until 2000. Following his departure, his later screen work included appearances in the films Long Time Dead and Extreme Ops in 2002, as well as the television series Doc Martin in 2004, Vincent in 2005, and Personal Affairs in 2009. His known credits total forty-three, spanning various television and film productions throughout his career.
Career overview
Joe Absolom is an English actor born on December 16, 1978, in London, England. He began his acting career in 1990 at the age of eleven by appearing in a peanut butter advertisement. That same year, he appeared in Screenplay: Antonia and Jane. Sources also note his appearance in the independent film comedy Antonia and Jane from 1991, where he acted alongside Imelda Staunton and Saskia Reeves.
Absolom achieved widespread fame in 1997 at the age of eighteen when he began playing the role of Matthew Rose in the television series EastEnders, a role he maintained until his departure from the show in 2000. Following his time on EastEnders, his career expanded into various feature films and television series throughout the 2000s. His film credits include appearances in Long Time Dead and Extreme Ops, both released in 2002.
In addition to his film work, Absolom appeared in several television series during this period. These include popular shows such as Doc Martin starting in 2004, Vincent in 2005, and Personal Affairs in 2009. Further television credits associated with his career include appearances in P.O.W. and Hatfieldovi a McCoyovi, as well as the film Doktor Martin. Beyond his acting work, he won a celebrity version of the television show Total Wipeout, receiving and subsequently donating ten thousand pounds to charity, and has served as a patron of the Hill Park Autistic Trust since 2001.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- Code of Silence (2025) as Braden Moore
- Farewell Doc Martin (2022) as Self
- The Bay (2019) as Andy Warren
- A Confession (2019) as Christopher Halliwell
- The Mermaid of Mevagissey (2019) as Pete
- The Best of EastEnders (2018) as Matthew Rose (archive footage)
- The Level (2016) as Shay Nash
- Neon (2016) as Elias
- I Spit on Your Grave 2 (2013) as Ivan
- Hatfields & McCoys (2012) as Selkirk McCoy
- Defining Fay (2012) as Higgins
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Aiden Parker
- Thorne (2010) as Stuart Nicklin
- Thorne: Scaredycat (2010) as Stuart Nicklin
- The Story of F*** (2010) as Baz
- Personal Affairs (2009) as Bob Baxter
- Girl Number 9 (2009) as Boylan
- Jubilee (2009) as Young Man
- Ashes to Ashes (2008) as Andy Smith
- Caught in a Trap (2008) as Marcus Stewart
- One of Those Days (2008) as Counter Clerk
- Vincent (2005) as Robert
- New Tricks (2004) as Luke Hanson
- Doc Martin (2004) as Al Large
- The Long Firm (2004) as Tommy
- Servants (2003) as George Cosmo
- Trevor's World of Sport (2003) as Scott
- P.O.W. (2003)
- Unconditional Love (2003) as Benjamin Cain
- Extreme Ops (2002) as Silo
- Long Time Dead (2002) as Rob
- Dream (2001) as Tommy
- Loose Women (1999) as Self
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Luke Altman
- Touching Evil (1997) as Craig Jones
- Silent Witness (1996) as Kelvin Price
- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1996) as Fergus Markham
- Antonia and Jane (1990) as Daniel Nash
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as James Bentley
- Casualty (1986) as Howard Jarrold
- Casualty (1986) as Benny Steele
- EastEnders (1985) as Matthew Rose
- Emmerdale (1972) as Ray Walters
- Coronation Street (1960) as Ray Walters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Absolom best known for?
Joe Absolom is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Spit on Your Grave 2 (2013), Hatfields & McCoys (2012), Death in Paradise (2011), Endless Love (1981).
When and where was Joe Absolom born?
Joe Absolom was born on December 16, 1978 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Joe Absolom have?
Joe Absolom has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2025.
What is Joe Absolom's background in cinema and television?
Joe Absolom is an English actor born in London, England, UK on December 16, 1978. He began acting in 1990 at the age of eleven in a peanut butter advertisement, and appeared in Screenplay: Antonia and Jane in 1990. He achieved fame as Matthew Rose in the television series EastEnders in 1997 at the age of eighteen, rema...