Glen Joseph
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| Glen Joseph | |
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| Birth name | Glen Robinson |
| Born | November 2, 1984 Newcastle, England |
| Medium | Actor |
| Nationality | English |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Website | Official website |
Glen Robinson (born 2 November 1984 in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England) is an actor, director, musician, professional wrestling promoter, and broadcaster known professionally as Glen Joseph.
Career
Joseph trained at the Guildford School of Acting, graduating with first class honours in 2007.[1] He won the Sir John Gielgud Award for Musical Theatre in 2008.[2]
For many years Joseph has toured the UK and the World, playing the titular role of Buddy Holly in Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story.[3][4]
Wrestling
Joseph is one of three owners of PROGRESS Wrestling,[5] a professional wrestling company based in London. He is also the lead commentator for the company,[6] and executive producer. The company was formed by Jim Smallman and Jon Briley in March 2012, with Joseph joining them in May of that year.
Music
In 2014 Joseph released his debut EP, Under Nashville Skies[7], which reached the top ten of the iTunes country music chart upon its release.
Personal life
Joseph is a supporter of Newcastle United. He lives in London with his wife Katie, the daughter of Middlesbrough F.C. owner and chairman Steve Gibson.[8]
Filmography
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2017 | Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story | Buddy Holly | |
| 2008 | Footloose | Chuck Cranston | |
| 2010-12 | Dreamboats and Petticoats | Eric | |
| 2015 | To Sleep | Director | |
| 2016 | Dick Whittington | Director |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Goal III: Taking on the World |
References
- ^ http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/buddy-star-glen-joseph-gearing-7483733
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/sunderland-echo/20110416/281964604268826
- ^ "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story | Cast & Creative". Buddythemusical.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ http://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Cast-Announced-For-BUDDY-THE-BUDDY-HOLLY-STORY-and-Tour-Extends-into-2017-20160707
- ^ http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-mma-wrestling/progress-wrestling-if-we-didn-t-have-such-talented-guys-in-britain-then-the-promotion-wouldn-t-be-9436076.html
- ^ http://411wrestling.com/wrestling/euro-fury-progress-chapter-37-a-sudden-sense-of-liberty/
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/under-nashville-skies-road/id905097854
- ^ Mike Brown (12 August 2014). "Watch: That'll be the day to remember for Boro chairman's girl as Buddy Holly star proposes on stage". Gazette Live. Retrieved 18 April 2017.