Joseph Gilgun
Biography
Joseph Gilgun is an English actor born on 9 March 1984 in Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK. He is known for his roles in various television series and films. Gilgun's acting credits include Brassic, Emmerdale, Coronation Street, This Is England, and Misfits. He also played the role of Cassidy in the AMC television adaptation of the Vertigo comic Preacher from 2016 to 2019. As an actor, Gilgun has appeared in 22 known credits.
Career overview
Joseph Gilgun is an English actor known for his work in various television and film projects. He has appeared in the Sky One series Brassic, playing the role of Vinnie O'Neill. In addition to his work in Brassic, Gilgun has also had notable roles in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale as Eli Dingle and in Coronation Street as Jamie Armstrong.
Gilgun has also appeared in several film projects, including the 2006 film This Is England, where he played the role of Woody. This Is England was followed by a spin-off series. Gilgun's work in television also includes a role in the E4 series Misfits as Rudy Wade. He has also starred in the AMC television adaptation of the Vertigo comic Preacher, playing the Irish vampire Cassidy from 2016 to 2019.
Gilgun's acting career spans multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer. With a total of 22 known credits, he has established himself as a talented and prolific actor in the entertainment industry.
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- Brassic (2019) as Vincent "Vinnie" O'Neill
- Brassic (2019) Creator
- Preacher (2016) as Cassidy
- The Infiltrator (2016) as Dominic
- The Last Witch Hunter (2015) as Ellic
- This Is England '90 (2015) as Richard 'Woody' Woodford
- Pride: The True Story (2015) as Himself
- Pride (2014) as Mike
- Henry (2013) as Martin
- Tennis (2013) as Jerry
- Ripper Street (2012) as Carmichael
- Lockout (2012) as Hydell
- This Is England '88 (2011) as Richard 'Woody' Woodford
- Vegas Baby! (2011) as Rudy Wade
- This Is England '86 (2010) as Richard 'Woody' Woodford
- Misfits (2009) as Rudy Wade
- Harry Brown (2009) as Kenny
- This Is England (2007) as Woody
- Sorted (2006) as Mechanic
- Big Dippers (2005) as Carl
- Shameless (2004) as Rico
- Emmerdale (1972) as Eli Dingle
- Top of the Range as Joe