Joseph Quinn Biography
Joseph Quinn is a young British actor and graduate of the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, whose alumni include everyone from Malcolm McDowell to Benedict Cumberbatch. He's known for his work in "Catherine the Great," "Les Misérables," and "Game of Thrones." But it was his role as Eddie Munson, leader of the Hellfire Club in the hit series "Stranger Things," that truly launched Quinn into stardom.
Childhood and Youth
Joseph was born in January 1994 to a London family. Not much is known about the actor's background, but from his interviews, it's clear he grew up in a well-off household with plenty of siblings: two sisters, Lizzie and Mary, and a brother named Arthur.Even in kindergarten, it was obvious the boy had serious theatrical chops. He starred in every school play and joined the drama club, making his mark on stage early on.
Surprisingly, Quinn ditched social media early on, as he explained in interviews:
I don't have FB, I used to but I spent all my time stalking other people's lives. I don't have Insta [though he eventually joined], I think it really devalues the power of words. I have Twitter but I wouldn't say I use it professionally – 'selling' myself online.
Creative Career
After graduating from the academy, Joseph, like many of his famous compatriots, stepped onto London's theatrical stage. He loved the applause from grateful audiences, but the young man wanted to prove himself beyond just theater.
Then the actor scored one of the central roles – Arthur Havisham – in the TV show "Dickensian," created based on Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations." Over twenty episodes, he masterfully portrayed a troubled young man, the brother of Miss Havisham, played by Tuppence Middleton.
On set with numerous famous actors, including Winona Ryder, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Maya Hawke, there was a playful, friendly atmosphere. According to Joseph, the Duffer Brothers created this environment. The directors gave the new cast member of the supernatural drama complete freedom on set, with their only note being: "Faster." After the premiere, Quinn said he really hoped to make it into the show's fifth season on Netflix.They just gave me the role, which honestly made me suspicious. Usually there are gladiatorial battles for parts in projects like this. [...] They were outsiders then and they're still outsiders now. They sit quietly on set and understand each other without words.
In November 2022, the actor joined the cast of "A Quiet Place: Day One."
In September 2023, the Venice Film Festival premiered the independent film about hoarders "Hoard," where Joseph Quinn played the complex role of Michael.
In December 2023, persistent rumors circulated that he'd play George Harrison in Sam Mendes' series of Beatles biographical films. Meanwhile, final negotiations were underway for the role of the Human Torch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and they ultimately proved successful.
On February 14, 2024, Marvel Studios officially announced that Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn would play Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm respectively in the new "Fantastic Four."
Almost immediately after landing the Marvel role, Quinn received an offer to join the war film "Warfare" from Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza.
In early 2024, filming began on the horror film "A Quiet Place: Day One," which hit theaters in June of that year. Quinn played Eric, a British law student who teams up with Lupita Nyong'o's character to survive in New York during an alien invasion. The actor joked that his experience running from monsters in "Stranger Things" perfectly prepared him for this role.
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November 2024 brought Quinn another major premiere – Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II." The actor transformed into Emperor Geta, who ruled Rome alongside his brother Caracalla.
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The end of 2024 brought confirmation of rumors about his role in The Beatles films. In December, Deadline confirmed that Quinn had indeed been cast as George Harrison in Sam Mendes' film series, which plans to create a solo movie about each member of the Liverpool quartet.
Joseph Quinn's Personal Life
In March 2024, Quinn accompanied actress Lupita Nyong'o to the Oscars ceremony. They walked the red carpet hand in hand. However, the reason for their joint appearance was fairly straightforward – they starred together in "A Quiet Place: Day One." In reality, Lupita was developing a romance with Joshua Jackson at the time.That summer, the actor began dating singer Doja Cat (real name Amala Dlamini). They were spotted strolling through London, holding hands.
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In March 2025, Joseph and his girlfriend were last spotted together – at a party at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles after the "Under Fire" premiere. However, breakup rumors started circulating shortly after.
In July of that same year, Joseph was spotted with model Amelia Zerb at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles following the "Fantastic Four" premiere.
Joseph Quinn Now
March 2025 saw the premiere of the war film "Under Fire," where Joseph played a Marine. Quinn revealed he prepared for the role at boot camp for three weeks.In April 2025 at CinemaCon, Sam Mendes officially confirmed for the first time that Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn will portray George Harrison, Barry Keoghan will be Ringo Starr, and Harris Dickinson will take on John Lennon. All four actors took the stage at CinemaCon to bow Beatles-style, while Mendes and Sony announced that all four films will be released in April 2028.
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Fun Facts
- Joseph Quinn took his "Stranger Things" preparation seriously. He rewatched several '80s films [the era when the series takes place], including "The Breakfast Club." The actor also listened to tons of rock bands from that time, particularly impressed by Black Sabbath and Metallica. He lost weight for the role but never grew to love "Dungeons & Dragons," which was Eddie's whole world.
- One stunning scene from the same series was Munson's showdown with the monster from another dimension, during which his character played guitar and performed Metallica's "Master of Puppets." After this, the single hit the Billboard chart for the first time since its 1986 release and racked up nearly 20 million streams.
Stranger Things 4 | Eddie Munson's Upside Down Guitar Scene | Netflix - Quinn enjoys writing scripts, mostly comedic ones, and dreams of appearing in a "Lord of the Rings" remake. Joseph frequently rewatches Philip Seymour Hoffman's work, considering him a worthy role model.
