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Joe Gilgun Biography
Birth Name:Joseph Gilgun
Birth Place:Chorley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Profession Actor, Producer, Writer
Fast Facts
- Was nominated as a Best Supporting Actor in 'This is England' by the British Independent Film Awards in 2006
- Was nominated for a 2008 British Soap Award
- Won the 2012 SFX Award for breakout star for his role in "Misfits․"
- Got his start as an actor at the Laine Johnson Theatre School and Oldham Theatre Workshop
- Got his first role in the series "Coronation Street" at the age of 10
- Well known for his role in the series "This Is England․"
- Studied art at Runshaw College
Awards
- 2006British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actor/Actress: nominated
- 2007British Soap Award-Best Newcomer: nominated
- 2007National Television Award-Most Popular Newcomer: nominated
- 2012BAFTA TV Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
- 2012Breakout Award-: winner
- 2021BAFTA TV Award-Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated
- 2022BAFTA TV Award-Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated
- 2023BAFTA TV Award-Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated
- 2023Comedy Drama Award-: winner
- 2024BAFTA TV Award-Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated
- 2025BAFTA TV Award-Scripted Comedy: nominated