Person profile

Joe Cole

24%Slightly wokeWoke score · lower is better10% personal • 24% work

Published titles: 7
Crew roles: 0
Cast roles: 7
Profile updated: October 5, 2026
TMDB person ID: 1081875

Personal context

Summary

Joe Cole is an English actor known for playing John Shelby in Peaky Blinders, Sean Wallace in Gangs of London, and roles in Skins, Black Mirror, and Pure. His work includes crime dramas and thrillers, alongside character-focused stories about relationships and mental health. In 2020, he raised funds for Momentum Children’s Charity, which supports children with cancer and life-challenging conditions. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or political activism are on record.

Known Work

Published titles

The Damned
2025
as Daniel
19%
A Small Light
2023
as Jan Gies
51%
Against the Ice
2022
as Iver Iversen