Finn Cole

Finn Cole
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Name:
Finn Cole
Real name:
Finlay Lewis J. Cole
Who is:
Birth date:
(29 y.o.)
Place of birth:
London
Height:
5'8 ft ()
Weight:
150 lb (68 kg)
Relationship:
single
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
Chinese zodiac:
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Finn Cole Biography

Finn Cole is the younger of the Cole acting brothers, with several TV shows and feature films under his belt by 2019. He made his debut as Ollie Tedman in the crime drama "Lewis," catching the attention of British and later American producers. This opened doors to more acting opportunities. He has had notable roles in popular TV shows like "Peaky Blinders" and "Animal Kingdom."
British actor Finn Cole
British actor Finn Cole

Childhood and Youth

Born to Michael Cole and Elizabeth Jacquest in Kingston, a south London district, Finn is the second of five sons. He grew up in a working-class neighborhood. Their home was always bustling with activity, as his mother looked after neighborhood kids while their parents worked.
Finn Cole as a child
Finn Cole as a child
As a child, Finn wanted to work in the port like his father. But when his older brother Joe pursued acting and gained fame in Britain, Finn was inspired to follow in his footsteps. At 17, he joined a youth theater.
Finn Cole and his brother Joe Cole
Finn Cole and his brother Joe Cole
While in college, he attended auditions and lent his voice to TV and film projects before making his debut in the TV show "Lewis."

Acting Career

Finn was still in his brother Joe Cole's shadow when they appeared together in Ron Scalpello's drama thriller "Offender," where Finn played Riot Boy.
Finn Cole in the series Peaky Blinders
Finn Cole in the series Peaky Blinders
In 2014, Finn landed the role of Michael Gray in the crime family drama "Peaky Blinders." He starred alongside his brother, who played John Shelby, plus acclaimed actors like Cillian Murphy and Paul Anderson. His character has no memory of his real family after being taken into care at age 5. As an adult, he becomes the Shelby clan's accountant.
A scene from Peaky Blinders
Finn was then cast in Aisling Walsh's TV adaptation "An Inspector Calls" as Eric Birling, done in classic British detective style. The next milestone in his career was the role of Joshua Cody in the American TV series "Animal Kingdom." He joined a cast that included Ellen Barkin, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, and Shawn Hatosy.
A still from «Animal Kingdom»
A still from «Animal Kingdom»
In the series, Finn's character, 16-year-old J, becomes an orphan when his mother dies of an overdose and he never knew his father. He tracks down his grandmother's phone number—he hasn't seen her in 11 years. She quickly picks him up and brings him to her lavish home where she lives with her three sons. J quickly discovers his new family is knee-deep in crime. He faces a choice—either embrace the family's criminal ways or run.
Animal Kingdom: Top 6 Favorite J (Finn Cole) Moments
In 2018, Finn appeared in the horror comedy "Slaughterhouse Rulez," directed by Crispian Mills. He starred alongside Asa Butterfield and Simon Pegg. The film centers on an elite British school called "Slaughterhouse."
Finn Cole in 'Slaughterhouse Rulez'
Finn Cole in 'Slaughterhouse Rulez'
In 2019, he appeared in the American dramatic thriller "Dreamland," directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte. Finn took the lead role, sharing the screen with actors like Garrett Hedlund, Margot Robbie, Kerry Condon, and Travis Fimmel. He plays Eugene, a young farmer determined to catch a dangerous criminal to save his family's farm. The film was shot in New Mexico.
Finn Cole and Margot Robbie on the set of 'Dreamland'
Finn Cole and Margot Robbie on the set of 'Dreamland'
Also in 2018, Finn took on a role in the Irish indie drama "Here Are the Young Men." His character, Kearney, is a troubled young man who's part of a group of recent high school graduates experimenting with alcohol, drugs, and violence. "It's a very dark role, unlike anything I've played before," Finn shared. The film premiered in July 2020 at the Galway Film Fleadh.

Finn Cole's Personal Life

Finn Cole isn't ready to settle down yet. He doesn't have a steady girlfriend—or he's doing a great job keeping her under wraps.

Finn Cole Now

In 2021, Finn Cole appeared in the ninth "Fast & Furious" installment, playing a young Jacob Toretto. The adult version of the character was portrayed by John Cena.
Finn Cole in 'Fast & Furious'
Finn Cole in 'Fast & Furious'
In 2022, the final seasons of two major series featuring Finn were released: "Animal Kingdom" and "Peaky Blinders." After taking a break from filming, Finn headed to Malta in May 2023 to begin work on the British survival drama "Last Breath" alongside Woody Harrelson.
  • It would not hurt him to have an intelligent girl next to him, who would contribute to his career growth and would constantly motivate him.
    2021-05-04 13:43:29
  • Honestly, I don’t know Finn Cole... Maybe he’s not so popular yet and has acted in few places.
    2021-04-23 12:03:39
  • Animal Kingdom is a good series, action-packed, not typical. There is something to see there in general.
    2021-04-17 11:20:46
  • I didn’t know about this actor, but in the photos he is very cute!!
    2021-03-29 15:48:32
  • I love the series «Peaky Blinders», but I don`t remember Cole there... So he was not a bright character.
    2021-03-28 20:17:43
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