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Michael Socha

Known For
Acting
Born
December 13, 1987 in Derby, Derbyshire, England
Active Years
2007–2026 (20 Years)
Total Credits
61 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 13, 1987 Derby, Derbyshire, England 61 credits
61
Total Credits
2007–2026
20 Years Career Span
20
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Michael Socha (Acting).
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Name: Michael Robert Socha (also known as Michael Socha or Conte).
Birth Date: December 13, 1987.
Place of Birth: Derby, Derbyshire, England.
Gender: Male.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 63.
Roles/Works:
This Is England '86 (Channel 4 drama television series).
The Unloved (Channel 4 drama).
Being Human (BBC Three horror-drama series, 2011).
Misfits (Channel 4 comedy-drama) - note: his sister Lauren Socha stars in this.
Education/Training:
Burton College.
Saint Benedict Catholic School, Derby.
Trained with the Chellaston Youth Players.
Family: Older brother of actress Lauren Socha.

Michael Robert Socha, also known as Michael Socha or Conte, is an English actor born on December 13, 1987, in Derby, Derbyshire, England. He has 63 known acting credits. His work includes roles in the Channel 4 drama television series This Is England '86 and the Channel 4 drama The Unloved. In 2011, he appeared in the BBC Three horror-drama series Being Human. He is the older brother of actress Lauren Socha, who stars in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Misfits. Socha attended Burton College and Saint Benedict Catholic School in Derby, and he trained with the

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Career

Career overview

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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Name: Michael Robert Socha.
Born: December 13, 1987.
Place of Birth: Derby, Derbyshire, England.
Known for: Acting.
Credits: 63.
Notable roles/shows:
This Is England '86 (Channel 4 drama).
The Unloved (Channel 4 drama).
Being Human (BBC Three horror-drama, 2011).
Training/Education:
Burton College.
Saint Benedict Catholic School, Derby.
Chellaston Youth Players.
Family: Older brother of actress Lauren Socha (stars in Channel 4 comedy-drama Misfits).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early Life/Training.
Michael Robert Socha was born on December 13, 1987, in Derby, Derbyshire, England. His early training included time with the Chellaston Youth Players. He attended Saint Benedict Catholic School in Derby and Burton College.
Paragraph 2: Career Highlights.
Socha is an English actor with 63 known credits. He is recognized for his work in the Channel 4 drama series This Is England '86 and the Channel 4 drama The Unloved. In 2011, he appeared in the BBC Three horror-drama series Being Human. He is the older brother of actress Lauren Socha, who stars in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Misfits.
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"Michael Robert Socha was born on December 13, 1987, in Derby, Derbyshire, England. His early training included time with the Chellaston Youth Players. He attended Saint Benedict Catholic School in Derby and Burton College.

Socha is an English actor with 63 known credits. He is recognized for his work in the Channel 4 drama series This Is England '86 and the Channel 4 drama The Unloved. In 2011, he appeared in the BBC Three horror-drama series Being Human. He is the older brother of actress Lauren Socha, who stars in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Misfits."

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Michael Robert Socha is an English actor born on December 13, 1987, in Derby, Derbyshire, England. His background includes education at Saint Benedict Catholic School in Derby and Burton College. He also underwent training with the Chellaston Youth Players.

In his professional career, Socha has accumulated 63 known credits. He is best known for his role in the Channel 4 drama television series This Is England '86. His work also includes a role in the Channel 4 drama The Unloved. Additionally, he was seen in the BBC Three horror-drama series Being Human in 2011.

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Career timeline

The CagePreschool500 Miles
Toxic TownWhat It Feels Like for a GirlSalvableCreatures of the Night
ShowponyJericho Ridge
Changing EndsThe Gallows PoleDistressing Images
DI RayThe Other MeSkintBig Boys Don’t CryPram Snatcher
TimeShowtrialCreation StoriesEdiciusTales of the Creeping Death
ChernobylKillers AnonymousA Guide to Second Date SexBreak Clause
On the EdgeThe KeeperWalk Like a Panther
Philip K. Dick's Electric DreamsPapillonDouble Date
The Aliens
This Is England '90
Our World War
Once Upon a Time in WonderlandSvengali
Spike IslandTwenty8K
Once Upon a TimeThis Is England '88
This Is England '86Married Single OtherDiveShankBonded by Blood
Being HumanThe UnlovedParadoxJadeHarvest
Better ThingsSummer
Lady MargaretThis Is EnglandSoft

Full Filmography

61 titles
  • The Cage (2026) as Matty
  • Preschool (2026) as Brian
  • 500 Miles (2026)
  • Toxic Town (2025) as Peter
  • What It Feels Like for a Girl (2025) as Steve
  • Salvable (2025) as Little Marcus
  • Creatures of the Night (2025)
  • Showpony (2024) as The Boyfriend
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  • Jericho Ridge (2024) as Earl
  • Changing Ends (2023) as Adam
  • The Gallows Pole (2023) as David Hartley
  • Distressing Images (2023)
  • DI Ray (2022) as Dave Chapman
  • The Other Me (2022) as Girogi
  • Skint (2022) as Jambo
  • Big Boys Don’t Cry (2022) as Paul Connolly
  • Pram Snatcher (2022) as Transit Man
  • Time (2021) as Kenny Meadows
  • Showtrial (2021) as PC Justin Mitchell
  • Creation Stories (2021) as Joe Foster
  • Edicius (2021) as Jason
  • Tales of the Creeping Death (2021) as Goose
  • Chernobyl (2019) as Mikhail
  • Killers Anonymous (2019) as Leandro
  • A Guide to Second Date Sex (2019) as Dan
  • Break Clause (2019)
  • On the Edge (2018) as Olly
  • The Keeper (2018) as Bill Twist
  • Walk Like a Panther (2018) as Ricky Rickson
  • Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017) as Noah
  • Papillon (2017) as Julot
  • Double Date (2017) as Alex
  • The Aliens (2016) as Lewis
  • This Is England '90 (2015) as Harvey
  • Our World War (2014) as Pvt. Andy Andrews
  • Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013) as Knave of Hearts
  • Svengali (2013) as Tommy
  • Spike Island (2012) as Carl
  • Twenty8K (2012) as Tony
  • Once Upon a Time (2011) as Will Scarlet
  • This Is England '88 (2011) as Harvey
  • This Is England '86 (2010) as Harvey
  • Married Single Other (2010) as Spud
  • Dive (2010) as Alex
  • Shank (2010) as Craze
  • Bonded by Blood (2010) as Donny Svenson
  • Labour (2010)
  • Being Human (2009) as Tom McNair
  • The Unloved (2009) as Michael
  • Paradox (2009)
  • Jade (2009) as Stephen
  • Harvest (2009)
  • Bale (2009) as Kyle
  • Dogging: A Love Story (2009) as Jim
  • Better Things (2008) as Mike
  • Summer (2008) as Daniel
  • Lady Margaret (2007) as Danny
  • This Is England (2007) as Bully
  • Soft (2007) as ASBO
  • Young Stalin as Simon Ter-Petrosian (KAMO)
  • Go Away! as Kyle Burden

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Michael Socha best known for?

Michael Socha is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 500 Miles (2026), Toxic Town (2025), Reclaim (2014), Salvable (2025).

When and where was Michael Socha born?

Michael Socha was born on December 13, 1987 in Derby, Derbyshire, England.

How many credits does Michael Socha have?

Michael Socha has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2026.

What is Michael Socha's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Michael Socha (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no b...

Michael Socha by the numbers

61credits
38films
23TV series
2007–2026active years

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