Joe Anderson
Biography
Joe Anderson is an English male film actor born on 26 March 1982 in England, United Kingdom. He is also credited as Joseph Anderson. Anderson has accumulated more than forty‑five acting credits and is noted for his performances in the films Across the Universe, Becoming Jane, Control, The Ruins and The Crazies. He first gained recognition through roles in Hannibal, Control and Afterlife. He is the son of British actor Miles Anderson. His career includes work in both cinema and television, and his profile lists a range of projects across various genres.
Career overview
Joe Anderson is an English actor born on 26 March 1982 in England, United Kingdom, and is also credited as Joseph Anderson. His professional record lists forty‑five acting credits, reflecting a career that spans film and television. Anderson’s early work established him as a versatile performer, and he has continued to build a substantial body of work across a range of genres.
He is widely recognised for his roles in a number of high‑profile films. Notable titles include the musical drama Across the Universe, the period romance Becoming Jane, the biographical drama Control about the band Joy Division, the horror adventure The Ruins, and the remake The Crazies. Additional credits that have been highlighted in Czech film databases include appearances in Hannibal and Afterlife, underscoring his involvement in both mainstream and genre‑specific projects.
Recent information indicates that Anderson is featured in a Miramax production titled Vášeň a cit společnosti Miramax and is slated to appear in further releases such as Control and The Ruins. His career, marked by a steady flow of film roles and a growing list of credits, demonstrates a continued presence in contemporary cinema.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Doctor Who (2024) as John Francis Vater
- Murder Company (2024) as Smith
- The Last Front (2024) as Laurentz
- The Devil Conspiracy (2023) as Lucifer
- The Reckoning (2021) as Joseph Haverstock
- Brave New World (2020) as Kvle
- Backdraft 2 (2019) as Sean McCaffrey
- Cold Blood (2019) as Kappa
- The Ballad of Lefty Brown (2017) as Frank
- Hangman (2017) as Hangman
- NY Prison Break: The Seduction of Joyce Mitchell (2017) as David Sweat
- Outsiders (2016) as Asa Farrell
- Abattoir (2016) as Grady
- My Father, Die (2016) as Asher
- Bleeding Heart (2015) as Cody
- Hercules (2014) as Phineas
- The Divide (2014) as Terry Kucik
- Supremacy (2014) as Garrett Tully
- Hannibal (2013) as Mason Verger
- Horns (2013) as Terry Parrish
- A Single Shot (2013) as Obadiah
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012) as Alistair
- The Grey (2012) as Todd Flannery
- The River (2012) as Lincoln Cole
- Flutter (2011) as John
- The Crazies (2010) as Russell
- Operation: Endgame (2010) as Fool
- Love Happens (2009) as Tyler
- Amelia (2009) as Bill Stultz
- High Life (2009) as Donnie
- The Ruins (2008) as Mathias
- Creating the Universe (2008)
- The 27 Club (2008) as Elliot
- Across the Universe (2007) as Max Carrigan
- Becoming Jane (2007) as Henry Austen
- Control (2007) as Hooky
- Copying Beethoven (2006) as Karl van Beethoven
- Little Box of Sweets (2006) as Seth
- Silence Becomes You (2005) as Luke
- Creep (2004) as Male Model
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Max Ransom
- Performance (1991) as Ivar
- Cause Célèbre (1987) as Little John
- The Tenth Planet: The Red Sister - Part 1 as Greaves
- The Spirit Lock as Karl Mellor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Anderson best known for?
Joe Anderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doctor Who (2024), The Devil Conspiracy (2023), Now Where Did the Seventh Company Get to? (1973), Hangman (2017).
When and where was Joe Anderson born?
Joe Anderson was born on March 26, 1982 in England, UK.
How many credits does Joe Anderson have?
Joe Anderson has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2024.
What is Joe Anderson's background in cinema and television?
Joe Anderson is an English male film actor born on 26 March 1982 in England, United Kingdom. He is also credited as Joseph Anderson. Anderson has accumulated more than forty‑five acting credits and is noted for his performances in the films Across the Universe, Becoming Jane, Control, The Ruins and The Crazies. He firs...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hannibal (2013) as Mason Verger — aged about 31
- Control (2007) as Hooky — aged about 25
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Max Ransom — aged about 15
- Becoming Jane (2007) as Henry Austen — aged about 25
- Across the Universe (2007) as Max Carrigan — aged about 25
- Brave New World (2020) as Kvle — aged about 38
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