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My Take
Joe Dempsie is the kind of actor I quietly admire more than the flashy leads. He broke through as Chris in Skins, then made Gendry one of Game of Thrones' most grounded figures, a forge-hardened commoner with royal blood and zero pretension. What I value is his durability: a child actor in medical dramas who built a real craft brick by brick rather than chasing instant fame. There is a working-class solidity to his presence, fitting for a Liverpool upbringing, that makes any scene feel weightier. I suspect his best, most lived-in roles are still ahead of him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Dempsie
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・デンプシー
- Reading
- じょー・でんぷしー
- Born
- June 22, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Dempsie born?
Born June 22, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Joe Dempsie from?
Joe Dempsie is from Liverpool, United Kingdom.
What does Joe Dempsie do?
Joe Dempsie works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.