History of Joseph Quinn in Timeline

Joseph Quinn is a rising English actor who gained significant recognition for his role as Eddie Munson in the fourth season of Netflix's Stranger Things (2022). Prior to this breakout role, Quinn had appeared in several British television series including Dickensian, Howards End, Les Misérables, and Catherine the Great. He has also starred in prominent film projects, including A Quiet Place: Day One and Gladiator II, both released in 2024. Quinn is set to star in Warfare (2025) where he has received acclaim for portraying a Navy SEAL, indicating his expanding range and potential for future success.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 1994: Born in South London

In January 1994, Joseph Quinn was born and brought up in South London.

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2007: Attended Emanuel Private School

In 2007, Joseph Quinn started attending Emanuel, a private school.

2012: Left Emanuel Private School

In 2012, Joseph Quinn left Emanuel private school.

2015: Graduated from LAMDA

In 2015, Joseph Quinn graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

2016: Appearance in Dickensian

In 2016, Joseph Quinn appeared in the BBC One series Dickensian.

2017: Appearance in Howards End

In 2017, Joseph Quinn appeared in Howards End.

2017: Starred in Howards End and Game of Thrones

In 2017, Joseph Quinn starred in the four-part series Howards End as Leonard Bast and appeared in an episode of Game of Thrones as Koner.

2017: Awarded Best Actor for Wish List

In 2017, Joseph Quinn was awarded Best Actor in a Studio Production at the Manchester Theatre Awards for his performance in Wish List.

2018: Appearance in Les Misérables

In 2018, Joseph Quinn appeared in Les Misérables.

2018: Starred in Les Misérables and Overlord

In 2018, Joseph Quinn played Enjolras in the BBC One adaptation of Les Misérables and made his feature film debut in Overlord.

2018: Named Screen International Star of Tomorrow

In 2018, Joseph Quinn was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.

2019: Appearance in Catherine the Great

In 2019, Joseph Quinn appeared in the Sky Atlantic series Catherine the Great.

2019: Cast as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things

In 2019, Joseph Quinn was cast as Eddie Munson in the fourth season of Stranger Things.

2020: Appeared in Strike and Small Axe

In 2020, Joseph Quinn appeared in the BBC One series Strike and the Mangrove instalment of Steve McQueen's television anthology Small Axe.

2021: Filming for Stranger Things Season 4

In 2021, Joseph Quinn was filming for the fourth season of Stranger Things.

August 2022: Signed with Creative Artists Agency

In August 2022, Joseph Quinn signed with Creative Artists Agency.

October 2022: Became the face of Gris Dior fragrance

In October 2022, Joseph Quinn became the official face for the Gris Dior fragrance.

November 2022: Honored as one of British GQ's Men of the Year

In November 2022, Joseph Quinn was one of British GQ's Men of the Year Honorees.

2022: Gained prominence in Stranger Things

In 2022, Joseph Quinn gained prominence internationally through his role as Eddie Munson in the fourth season of Stranger Things.

2022: Starred in Stranger Things Season 4

In 2022, Joseph Quinn starred as Eddie Munson in the fourth season of the Netflix series, Stranger Things, gaining international prominence for the role.

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2023: Won Best Breakthrough Performance Award

In 2023, Joseph Quinn won the Best Breakthrough Performance Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for his work on Stranger Things.

June 2024: Release of A Quiet Place: Day One

In June 2024, A Quiet Place: Day One, starring Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong'o, directed by Michael Sarnoski, was released.

November 2024: Release of Gladiator II

In November 2024, Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Joseph Quinn as Geta, was released.

2024: Starred in A Quiet Place: Day One and Gladiator II

In 2024, Joseph Quinn starred in the science fiction horror film A Quiet Place: Day One and portrayed Geta in the historical action film Gladiator II.

2025: Featured in Warfare and The Fantastic Four: First Steps

In 2025, Joseph Quinn is set to feature in Warfare, a war film written and co-directed by Alex Garland, and play Johnny Storm / Human Torch in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.