Joe Absolom

Biography

Joe Absolom (born 16 December 1978) is an English actor. He began acting in 1990 at age 11 in a peanut butter advertisement. After appearing in "Screenplay: Antonia and Jane (#5.2)" (1990) , he achieved fame as Matthew Rose in "EastEnders" (1985) in 1997 at age 18. After leaving "EastEnders" (1985) in 2000, he has appeared in Long Time Dead (2002), Extreme Ops (2002) and also popular television series "Doc Martin" (2004) and "Vincent" (2005) and most recently "Personal Affairs" (2009) .

Career Overview

Joe Absolom has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Chuck Norris Films with 1 titles. Signature works include Doc Martin, I Spit on Your Grave 2, Long Time Dead. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

31

Birth Date

1978-12-16 00:00:00

Birth Place

London, England, UK

Known For

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  Doc Martin
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  I Spit on Your Grave 2
• 

  Long Time Dead
• 

  The Mermaid of Mevagissey
• Neon
• 

  Thorne: Scaredycat

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Chuck Norris Films (1 titles)
• I Spit on Your Grave Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Martin Clunes (1 collaborations)
• Caroline Catz (1 collaborations)
• Ian McNeice (1 collaborations)
• Selina Cadell (1 collaborations)
• Ben Miller (1 collaborations)
• Jemma Dallender (1 collaborations)
• Aleksandar Aleksiev (1 collaborations)
• Yavor Baharov (1 collaborations)
• Mary Stockley (1 collaborations)
• Michael Dixon (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (31 credits)

  • Code of Silence

    Braden Moore

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 6 (2025) ... Braden Moore actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2025) ... Braden Moore actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2025) ... Braden Moore actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2025) ... Braden Moore actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2025) ... Braden Moore actor actors
    2025
  • Farewell Doc Martin

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Mermaid of Mevagissey

    Pete

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Bay

    - Episode 6 (2021) ... Andy Warren actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2021) ... Andy Warren actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2021) ... Andy Warren actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2021) ... Andy Warren actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2021) ... Andy Warren actor actors
    2019
  • The Best of EastEnders

    Matthew Rose (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Neon

    Elias

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • I Spit on Your Grave 2

    Ivan

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Hatfields & McCoys

    Selkirk McCoy

    actor

    actors

    - Part 3 (2012) ... Selkirk McCoy actor actors

    - Part 2 (2012) ... Selkirk McCoy actor actors

    - Part 1 (2012) ... Selkirk McCoy actor actors
    2012
  • Defining Fay

    Higgins

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Death in Paradise

    - The Perfect Murder (2015) ... Aiden Parker actor actors
    2011
  • Thorne: Scaredycat

    Stuart Nicklin

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Story of F***

    Baz

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Jubilee

    Young Man

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Caught in a Trap

    Marcus Stewart

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Ashes to Ashes

    - Episode 3 (2010) ... Andy Smith actor actors
    2008
  • Doc Martin

    Al Large

    actor

    actors

    - Our Last Summer (2022) ... Al Large actor actors

    - Love Will Set You Free (2022) ... Al Large actor actors

    - Return to Sender (2022) ... Al Large actor actors

    - Fly Me To The Moon (2022) ... Al Large actor actors

    - Everlasting Love (2022) ... Al Large actor actors
    2004
  • New Tricks

    - The Last Laugh (2009) ... Luke Hanson actor actors
    2004
  • Unconditional Love

    Benjamin Cain

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Extreme Ops

    Silo

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Long Time Dead

    Rob

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Dream

    Tommy

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Loose Women

    - Episode 170 (2022) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2000) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 3 (1999) ... Self actor actors
    1999
  • Midsomer Murders

    - Murder by Magic (2015) ... Luke Altman actor actors
    1997
  • The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

    Fergus Markham

    actor

    actors

    - Part 3 (1996) ... Fergus Markham actor actors

    - Part 2 (1996) ... Fergus Markham actor actors

    - Part 1 (1996) ... Fergus Markham actor actors
    1996
  • Silent Witness

    - Friends Like These (1) (1997) ... Kelvin Price actor actors
    1996
  • Antonia and Jane

    Daniel Nash

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot

    - Mrs. McGinty's Dead (2008) ... James Bentley actor actors
    1989
  • Casualty

    - Took a Long Time to Come (2008) ... Benny Steele actor actors

    - This Will Be Our Year (2008) ... Benny Steele actor actors

    - All's Fair (1995) ... Howard Jarrold actor actors
    1986
  • EastEnders

    - 4774 (2013) ... Matthew Rose actor actors

    - 4773 (2013) ... Matthew Rose actor actors

    - 4772 (2013) ... Matthew Rose actor actors

    - 4771 (2013) ... Matthew Rose actor actors

    - 4770 (2) (2013) ... Matthew Rose actor actors
    1985
  • Emmerdale

    - Fri 13 Feb 2026 (2026) ... Ray Walters actor actors

    - Thur 12 Feb 2026 (2026) ... Ray Walters actor actors

    - Fri 23 Jan 2026 (2026) ... Ray Walters actor actors

    - Thur 22 Jan 2026 (2026) ... Ray Walters actor actors

    - Wed 21 Jan 2026 - Marlon (2026) ... Ray Walters actor actors
    1972
  • Coronation Street

    - Corriedale, Monday 5th January 2026 (II) (2026) ... Ray Walters actor actors
    1960