Joe Dixon (born 10 October 1965) is an English actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Jacques in The Mummy Returns.
Joe Dixon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Dixon 10 October 1965 Birmingham, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | |
Early life
editDixon was born in Birmingham in 1965 to Jamaican parents.[1] He began acting at Castle Vale Comprehensive, where the drama teacher encouraged him to join the Birmingham Youth Theatre with his contemporary, Barry Aird. Dixon graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and Castle Vale Comprehensive (now Greenwood Academy).[2]
Career
editDixon won the Ian Charleson Award for his 1991 performance as Jacques in Cheek by Jowls' all-male production of As You Like It,[3][4] and was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for his 2003 performance in The Roman Actor at the Gielgud Theatre (Royal Shakespeare Company).
He also has extensive performances in film and television. A professional tenor, Joe Dixon sang the lead role in The Bacchae opera at Queen Elizabeth Hall, and was in the top ten in Denmark, Spain, and Russia for backing vocals. He plays the euphonium, guitar, tuba, and piano.[5]
Personal life
editDixon has two children, Zachary and Coco Rose, with his ex-fiancée Anna Jacobs. Dixon was married to actress Lesley Manville from 2000 to 2004.[6]
Filmography
edit| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1995 | Rich Deceiver | Pete Sparrow | TV movie |
| 1998 | Middleton's Changling | Franciscus | |
| 2000 | The Last Musketeer | D.C.I. Lyon | TV movie |
| 2001 | The Mummy Returns | Jacques Clemons | |
| 2002 | The Stretford Wives | Dave McCarthy | TV movie |
| 2004 | When I'm Sixty-Four | Lynval | TV movie |
| 2007 | Rise of the Footsoldier | Mr. Khan | |
| 2010 | 14 Days with Victor | Martin | Currently in post production |
| 2012 | The Cold Light of Day | Dixon | |
| 2015 | The Carrier | Eric Mason | |
| 2017 | Hi-Lo Joe | Bruiser | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1989 | The Bill | Young Blood | One Episode: Duty Elsewhere |
| 1990 | The Manageress | Terry Moir | Six Episodes: Doing the Business, Pingvin Lakrids, Steal Your Heart Away, A Hundred and Ten Percent, A Match for Anyone, and At the End of the Day |
| 1997 | Frighteners | Jack | One Episode: Jevan |
| Holding On | Eylot | Three Episodes: Episodes No.1.6 - 1.8 | |
| 1999 | An Unsuitable Job for a Woman | Alan | One Episode: Living on Risk |
| 2007 | Casualty | Martin Priddie | One Episode: The Apostate |
| Silent Witness | 'D.I. Simon Rush | Two Episodes: Suffer the Children: Part 1 and Suffer the Children: Part 2 | |
| 2008 | Criminal Justice | Robert Lloyd | Four Episodes: Episodes No.1.1 - 1.4 |
| 2010 | Doctor Who | The Chancellor | One Episode: "The End of Time (Part 2)" |
| 2013 | Atlantis | Ramos | Thirteen Episodes: Episodes 1x1 to 1x13 |
| 2014 | Lewis | Tony Maddox | Episode 8.3: Beyond Good and Evil |
| 2016 | Vera | George Haleford | Episode 6.2 "Tuesday’s Child" |
| 2016 | The Coroner | Samuel Mansfield | Episode 2.4 "The Beast of Lighthaven" |
| 2017 | Midsomer Murders | Elliot Luthando | Episode 3, season 19 "Last Man Out" |
References
edit- ^ Joe Dixon - Biography
- ^ Birmingham Post - Blogs and Comments - Birmingham Columnists - More Columnists - No reason why Lenny Henry can't be Othello Archived September 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Culture: The Castle Vale actor; Joe Dixon has finally completed the short journey from Birmingham to Stratford - via a Hollywood blockbuster, writes Terry Grimley. - Free Online Library".
- ^ Lees, Caroline. "Classic recipes for success". Sunday Times. 9 February 1992
- ^ SueTerry Voices: Joe Dixon Male Voiceover Artist
- ^ Curtis, Nick (6 January 2010). "Lesley Manville's six degrees of success". London Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2010.