Joe Armstrong, a talented English actor, has made a significant impact in the television industry with his memorable roles in various series and films. Born in 1978 in Hammersmith, London, England, Armstrong is the son of renowned actor Alun Armstrong. He has two brothers, Tom and Dan, with the latter being part of the band Clock Opera.
Armstrong's educational background includes attending Elliott School in Putney from 1993 to 1997 and later studying at the University of Bristol. During his time at the university, he acted in several productions, including The Brecht Project and Women Beware Women.
Armstrong's breakthrough role came in 2006 when he was cast as Allan A Dale in the BBC series Robin Hood. He remained with the series for all three seasons, which aired from 2006 to 2009.
In 2014, Armstrong starred in the BBC series Happy Valley as Ashley Cowgill, a police officer investigating a murder in a small Yorkshire town. The series received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success, with Armstrong's performance earning praise from critics.
In 2017, Armstrong played the role of Bairstow in the BBC series The Village, a newcomer to a small English village hiding a dark secret. The series also received critical and commercial success, with Armstrong's performance praised by critics.
Armstrong is currently filming the upcoming television series The Undeclared War, a six-part thriller series for Channel 4. He will play the role of Daniel Granger, a computer analyst recruited by the government to help with a cyberwarfare operation.
