Age: 42
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Joseph William Gilgun (born 9 March 1984) is an English actor known for several roles, including that of Vinnie O'Neill in the Sky One series Brassic, Eli Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, Jamie Armstrong in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street, Woody in the film This Is England (2006) and its subsequent spin-off series, and Rudy Wade in E4's Misfits. From 2016 to 2019, he starred in the AMC television adaptation of the Vertigo comic Preacher as the Irish vampire Cassidy. Gilgun was born in Chorley, Lancashire, to Judith and Andrew Gilgun. He grew up in Rivington, Lancashire, as part of a working-class family with his two younger sisters, Jennie Seddon and Rosie Thomson. Gilgun attended Rivington VA Primary School and Southlands High School. He has dyslexia and ADHD, which he describes as the "biggest pain of [his] life" and in interviews has openly discussed depression and anxiety. He started drama workshops at the age of eight, following advice from an educational psychologist, and was described as having "exceptional talent". He also trained at the Laine Johnson Theatre School and the Oldham Theatre Workshop. When he was 10, he got his first TV acting role in Coronation Street. He stayed with the show until he was thirteen years old. Gilgun studied A-Levels at Runshaw College. Outside of odd jobs and a few roles in small theatre productions, Gilgun worked as a plasterer until returning to acting full-time with Emmerdale in 2006.
Joseph Gilgun
Arthur Light
for Arthur Light in The Flash (2017)
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Recently released from prison, Leonard Snart, a.k.a. Captain Cold, struggles to reintegrate into society. Faced with dwindling prospects and strained relationships, he receives a tip about a high-stakes robbery at Central City’s new casino, run by three ruthless Intergang bosses. Seizing a chance for redemption and a major score, Snart assembles a crew of notorious rogues: Golden Glider, Heatwave, Trickster, Mirror Master, and Weather Wizard. As Snart orchestrates the elaborate heist, Barry Allen discovers his speed powers and adopts the mantle of The Flash. Balancing his excitement about becoming a hero, Barry finds himself tasked with stopping Snart and his crew from executing their daring plan. The story blends humor and thrilling action as Barry learns about heroism and the moral complexities of his actions. The heist culminates in chaos, with the Rogues nearly escaping with $200 million. However, Snart’s plan unravels, leading to his arrest. Barry’s encounter with Snart shapes his understanding of justice, emphasizing that even villains have their motivations. Mid Credits: Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash, plots his sinister return, hinting at future conflicts with Barry. Post Credits: An older version of Barry Allen appears, urgently warning his past self about impending dangers that threaten Central City and the entire timeline.
