Joe Armstrong
Biography
Joe Armstrong is an English actor born in Hammersmith, London, UK on October 7, 1978. His television and film credits include roles such as Allan A Dale in three series of Robin Hood, Hotspur in Henry IV, Part I, Ashley Cowgill in Happy Valley, and Bairstow in The Village. Additional credits listed in his filmography include the film Darkest Hour. He is recognized on the Movie Database platform with thirty-one known acting credits. His professional acting background spans multiple television series and productions associated with his career as an English actor.
Career overview
Joe Armstrong is an English actor born on October 7, 1978, in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom. He is known for his work across both television and film. His notable television roles include playing Allan A Dale in three series of Robin Hood, Hotspur in Henry IV, Part I, Ashley Cowgill in Happy Valley, and Bairstow in The Village.
In addition to his television credits, his film and screen work includes appearances in Darkest Hour and The Hollow Crown. Throughout his career, Armstrong has accumulated a substantial body of work, with thirty-one known acting credits recorded on the Movie Database.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025) as DCI Davies
- Fool Me Once (2024) as Alexander Dosman
- Gentleman Jack (2019) as Samuel Washington
- The Bay (2019) as Dean Metcalf
- Britannia (2018) as Gildas
- The Good Soldier Schwejk (2018)
- Darkest Hour (2017) as John Evans
- Dark Angel (2016) as Joe Nattras
- To Walk Invisible (2016) as Thomas Mallinson
- Happy Valley (2014) as Ashley Cowgill
- Closer to the Moon (2014) as Răzvan Orodel
- The Village (2013) as Bairstow
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Hotspur
- Public Enemies (2012) as Dr Ben Somers
- Black Mirror (2011) as Nick Shelton
- A Passionate Woman (2010) as Donald (1950s)
- Land Girls (2009) as Danny Sparks
- Breaking the Mould (2009) as Norman Heatley
- Party Animals (2007)
- Once Upon a Time on the Westway (2007) as Chas
- Robin Hood (2006) as Allan
- Hustle (2004) as Joe Ryan
- Blackpool (2004)
- Passer By (2004) as Tinley
- Between The Sheets (2003) as Richard Lloyd
- Foyle's War (2002) as Tom Jackson
- The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002) as Darren
- Rose and Maloney (2002) as Max Roche
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Jason Murphy
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as David Cooke
- The Bill (1984)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Armstrong best known for?
Joe Armstrong is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fool Me Once (2024), Gentleman Jack (2019), Britannia (2018), Darkest Hour (2017).
When and where was Joe Armstrong born?
Joe Armstrong was born on October 7, 1978 in Hammersmith, London, UK.
How many credits does Joe Armstrong have?
Joe Armstrong has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.
What is Joe Armstrong's background in cinema and television?
Joe Armstrong is an English actor born in Hammersmith, London, UK on October 7, 1978. His television and film credits include roles such as Allan A Dale in three series of Robin Hood, Hotspur in Henry IV, Part I, Ashley Cowgill in Happy Valley, and Bairstow in The Village. Additional credits listed in his filmography i...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Black Mirror (2011) as Nick Shelton — aged about 32
- Happy Valley (2014) as Ashley Cowgill — aged about 35
- Foyle's War (2002) as Tom Jackson — aged about 23
- Gentleman Jack (2019) as Samuel Washington — aged about 40
- Hustle (2004) as Joe Ryan — aged about 25
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as David Cooke — aged about 18
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