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'''Joseph William Locke''' (born 24 September 2003) is a [[Manx people|Manx]] actor. He is known for his role as Charlie Spring in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Heartstopper (TV series)|Heartstopper]]'' (2022–).<ref>{{Cite |
'''Joseph William Locke''' (born 24 September 2003) is a [[Manx people|Manx]] actor. He is known for his role as Charlie Spring in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Heartstopper (TV series)|Heartstopper]]'' (2022–).<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://metro.co.uk/2022/04/21/who-is-in-the-cast-of-netflixs-heartstopper-16511679/amp/|title=Who is in the cast of Netflix's Heartstopper?|journal=Metro|first=Rachael|last=O'Connor|date=22 April 2022|accessdate=23 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/netflix-heartstopper-stars-charlie-nick-interview|title=Netflix's "Heartstopper" Stars Want Everyone to See "How Amazing and Beautiful Queerness Is"|journal=Teen Vogue|first=K-Ci|last=Williams|date=22 April 2022|accessdate=23 April 2022}}</ref> |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Locke was born in [[Douglas, Isle of Man]]. He attended [[Ballakermeen High School]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/students-present-petition-to-tynwald/|title=Students petition Tynwald to reverse Syrian refugee position|website=Manx Radio|date=26 November 2019|accessdate=23 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/netflix-show-starring-manx-actor-streams-next-week/|title=Netflix show starring Manx actor streams next week|website=Manx Radio|date=17 April 2022|accessdate=17 April 2022}}</ref> He participated in the 2020 [[National Theatre Connections]] as well as productions at the [[Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man|Gaiety Theatre]] and with the Kensington Art Centre's youth group.<ref>{{Cite |
Locke was born in [[Douglas, Isle of Man]]. He attended [[Ballakermeen High School]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/students-present-petition-to-tynwald/|title=Students petition Tynwald to reverse Syrian refugee position|website=Manx Radio|date=26 November 2019|accessdate=23 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/netflix-show-starring-manx-actor-streams-next-week/|title=Netflix show starring Manx actor streams next week|website=Manx Radio|date=17 April 2022|accessdate=17 April 2022}}</ref> He participated in the 2020 [[National Theatre Connections]] as well as productions at the [[Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man|Gaiety Theatre]] and with the Kensington Art Centre's youth group.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=61651|title=Joe's heart-stopping moment, as he gets picked for lead Netflix role|journal=IOM Today|date=2 May 2021|accessdate=3 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/manx-actor-lands-role-in-netflix-series/|title=Manx actor lands role in Netflix series|date=24 April 2021|accessdate=25 April 2021}}</ref> |
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In April 2021, it was announced Locke would star as lead character Charles "Charlie" Spring in his debut television role alongside [[Kit Connor]] in the 2022 [[Netflix]] coming-of-age series ''[[Heartstopper (TV series)|Heartstopper]]'', an adaptation of the webcomic and graphic novel of the same name by [[Alice Oseman]].<ref>{{Cite |
In April 2021, it was announced Locke would star as lead character Charles "Charlie" Spring in his debut television role alongside [[Kit Connor]] in the 2022 [[Netflix]] coming-of-age series ''[[Heartstopper (TV series)|Heartstopper]]'', an adaptation of the webcomic and graphic novel of the same name by [[Alice Oseman]].<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://attitude.co.uk/article/heartstopper-kit-connor-and-joe-locke-to-star-in-netflix-adaption-of-gay-graphic-novel/24867/|title=Heartstopper: Kit Connor and Joe Locke to star in Netflix adaptation of gay graphic novel|journal=Attitude|first=Will|last=Stroud|date=22 April 2021|accessdate=22 April 2021}}</ref> While Locke was 18 at the time of the filming, his role has him playing a 15 year old student in a English boys' [[grammar school]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harrison |first=Ellie |date=2022-04-24 |title=Heartstopper's Joe Locke: 'Lots of queer teenagers feel like they don't deserve love' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/heartstopper-joe-locke-netflix-b2062325.html |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Who Plays Charlie Spring In Netflix's 'Heartstopper'? Everything You Need To Know About Joe Locke |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/tv-film/heartstopper-charlie-spring-actor-joe-locke/ |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=Capital FM |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 00:24, 25 April 2022
Joe Locke | |
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| Born | Joseph William Locke 24 September 2003 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Joseph William Locke (born 24 September 2003) is a Manx actor. He is known for his role as Charlie Spring in the Netflix series Heartstopper (2022–).[1][2]
Life and career
Locke was born in Douglas, Isle of Man. He attended Ballakermeen High School.[3][4] He participated in the 2020 National Theatre Connections as well as productions at the Gaiety Theatre and with the Kensington Art Centre's youth group.[5][6]
In April 2021, it was announced Locke would star as lead character Charles "Charlie" Spring in his debut television role alongside Kit Connor in the 2022 Netflix coming-of-age series Heartstopper, an adaptation of the webcomic and graphic novel of the same name by Alice Oseman.[7] While Locke was 18 at the time of the filming, his role has him playing a 15 year old student in a English boys' grammar school.[8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Heartstopper | Charles "Charlie" Spring | Main role[10] |
References
- ^ O'Connor, Rachael (22 April 2022). "Who is in the cast of Netflix's Heartstopper?". Metro. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ Williams, K-Ci (22 April 2022). "Netflix's "Heartstopper" Stars Want Everyone to See "How Amazing and Beautiful Queerness Is"". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Students petition Tynwald to reverse Syrian refugee position". Manx Radio. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "Netflix show starring Manx actor streams next week". Manx Radio. 17 April 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ "Joe's heart-stopping moment, as he gets picked for lead Netflix role". IOM Today. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Manx actor lands role in Netflix series". 24 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ Stroud, Will (22 April 2021). "Heartstopper: Kit Connor and Joe Locke to star in Netflix adaptation of gay graphic novel". Attitude. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ Harrison, Ellie (2022-04-24). "Heartstopper's Joe Locke: 'Lots of queer teenagers feel like they don't deserve love'". The Independent. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "Who Plays Charlie Spring In Netflix's 'Heartstopper'? Everything You Need To Know About Joe Locke". Capital FM. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ James, Alastair (13 April 2022). "Heartstopper's Joe Locke: LGBTQ youth should know they 'deserve happiness'". Attitude. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
External links
Category:Living people
Category:2003 births
Category:21st-century Manx male actors
Category:Gay actors
Category:People from Douglas, Isle of Man