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Years active. 2021–present. Joseph William Locke (born 24 September 2003) is a Manx actor. He is known for his lead role as high school student Charlie Spring in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper (2022–present), for which he received a nomination for the inaugural Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Performance.
Actor: Heartstopper. Joseph William Locke, known as Joe Locke, is a Manx actor. He is known for his lead role as Charlie Spring in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper (2022), for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Performance at the Children's and Family Emmy Awards.
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- Douglas, Isle of Man
Aug 1, 2023 · The 19-year-old actor talks navigating newfound fame, plans for ‘Heartstopper’ season three, and the next phase of Nick and Charlie’s relationship.
- Joe is one of the stars of ‘Heartstopper.’ Joe plays Charlie Spring in Heartstopper. He co-stars alongside Kit Connor, who plays Nick Nelson. Charlie and Nick go to secondary school together, and their friendship begins to blossom into a romance over the course of the film.
- Heartstopper’ is Joe’s first onscreen role. The Netflix series is Joe’s TV debut. He got the role through an open audition. “When I first heard about the audition, I read the comics and I just saw so much of myself in Charlie and so much of what my school experience was like,” he told Behind the Blinds.
- Joe is from the Isle of Man. Joe hails from the Isle of Man, which is a small island in the Irish Sea off the coast of England. The island is not part of the United Kingdom.
- Joe admires his character’s ‘quiet confidence.’ “I’m a more extroverted person than Charlie, but he’s definitely more confident than me. I would have never joined a rugby team for someone I had a crush on or had the guts to ask someone if they liked me or if they wanted to kiss me!”
Feb 21, 2024 · Feb 21, 2024 8:29am PT. ‘Heartstopper’ Star Joe Locke on ‘Sweeney Todd’ Broadway Debut and Screaming at Kathryn Hahn While Filming Marvel’s ‘Agatha’ Series. The 20-year-old British actor also...
Jun 5, 2023 · TV. After Heartstopper, Coven of Chaos star Joe Locke shows he's more than just 'sickly sweet' Heartstopper turned the 19-year-old Manx actor into a teen dream. He's now ready for something...
May 9, 2022 · Joe Locke on Netflix’s New Hit Heartstopper and the Importance of Queer Love Stories. The 18-year old British newcomer talks about representation, falling in love, and coming out. By Willa...
