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Last updated on the 28 March 2024 by Evandrus
Mini Biography
Born: May 20, 1985, London, England.
Joel Fry is a British actor and musician, who studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating with a BA in Acting Degree in 2005. He is also a former member of the band Animal Circus, which released the EP Snakes and Ladders in 2012.
Joel Fry has had roles in various television, film and theatre productions in the United Kingdom and America. He is best known for portraying Hizdahr zo Loraq in the series Game of Thrones, Frenchie in Our Flag Means Death, and Stylax Rufus Eurystacles in Plebs. He has also appeared in comedies such as White Van Man, Trollied, Twenty Twelve, W1A, and This Time with Alan Partridge.
In film, he has played diverse characters such as Lu’kibu in 10,000 BC, Rocky in the 2019 romantic comedy film Yesterday, Jasper Badun in the 2021 crime comedy-drama Cruella, and Dr. Martin Lowery in the 2021 horror film In the Earth. He has also starred in the Netflix film Bank of Dave, released in 2023, as Hugh, the solicitor to Burnley banker Dave Fishwick.
Joel Fry is featured in two songs on the 2022 Our Flag Means Death soundtrack, where he performs as his character, Frenchie. He has also been nominated for a Peabody Award for his role in the show.
Suggested viewing
Plebs (2013)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.8
Three young men from the provinces arrive in bustling Ancient Rome, wide-eyed and eager to make their mark. As “plebs,” they live life on the bottom rung of society, juggling their jobs as lowly clerks with grander ambitions of climbing the social ladder and finding love. Their days are filled with hilarious mishaps, clashes with their no-nonsense slave Grumio, and encounters with eccentric characters like their stern but secretly caring boss and a water-carrying philosopher. Even a gladiatorial conspiracy gets thrown into the mix! Through it all, their unwavering friendship and street smarts see them through, proving that even in a cutthroat society, laughter and loyalty can help you triumph.
Top cast: Tom Rosenthal, Joel Fry, Ryan Sampson, Javone Prince, Karl Theobald, Sophie Colquhoun, Lydia Rose Bewley, Tom Basden, Doon Mackichan, Adrian Scarborough.
You, Me and the Apocalypse (2015)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.6 You, Me and the Apocalypse is a comedy-drama series that depicts the lives of different people who are connected by fate as they face the imminent end of the world. A comet is on a collision course with Earth and they have to find a way to survive the apocalypse. The series blends humour and drama, and explores themes such as family, faith, love, and destiny. Top cast: Mathew Baynton, Joel Fry, Kyle Soller, Paterson Joseph, Karla Cromer, Jenna Fisher, Rob Lowe, Diana Rigg, Pauline Quirke, Gaia Scodellaro. |
Bank of Dave (2023)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.1 Bank of Dave is a biographical comedy-drama film that tells the true story of Dave Fishwick, a self-made millionaire who decided to create his own community bank in Burnley, England. He faced many challenges and obstacles from the established financial system, but also received support and admiration from the locals. The film shows how one man’s vision and determination can make a difference in the world. Top cast: Rory Kinnear, Phoebe Dynevor, Joel Fry, Jo Hartley, Hugh Bonneville, Paul Kaye, Cathy Tyson, Florence Hall, Naomi Battrick. |
Trollied (2011)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.4
Trollied is a sitcom that takes place in a fictional supermarket called Valco in Warrington, England. It follows the daily lives and interactions of the staff, managers, and customers, who deal with various challenges, conflicts, and comedy situations. The show blends modern and historical elements, as well as realistic and absurd scenarios, to create a humorous and relatable portrayal of working in the retail industry.
Top cast: Jane Horrocks, Mark Addy, Jason Watkins, Joel Fry, Chanel Cresswell, Stephen Tompkinson, Rita May, Carl Rice, Beverly Rudd, Nick Blood.
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