Happy birthday! Joe Absolom turns 47 today
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Joe Absolom is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor Joe Absolom (EastEnders, Doc Martin, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Absolom, a cultural icon
Born Joseph Absolom in Reading on December 16, 1978, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Absolom's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Joe hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joe Absolom as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.
Happy Birthday, Joe, you're the best!
Joe Absolom career in pictures
Hatfields & McCoys (2012)
EastEnders (1997 - 2000)- Doc Martin (2004 - Today)
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