Joe Sims (actor)
Joe Sims is a Bristol-born actor[1] known primarily for his role in ITV's drama Broadchurch where he played plumber Nige Carter.[2]
Early life
Sims was born in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, and raised in Kingswood.[1] He attended Sir Bernard Lovell School, where he was inspired to act by a drama teacher who introduced him to the Bristol Old Vic company.[1] Sims later attended Filton College[3] before studying at Middlesex University and under scholarship at the University of San Francisco.[3]
Career
In 2012, Sims he won an Offie for "People's Favourite Male Performance" for his role as alleged Texan killer Lee Fenton in As We Forgive Them at the Arcola Theatre in London.[4] Sims has also appeared on radio drama The Archers,[2] children's animation Chuggington and BBC One drama Casualty.[5]
In 2013, Sims first appeared as Nigel Carter in ITV's Broadchurch. He reprised the role for the programme's second series.[1]
In 2014, Sims voiced Creighton the Wanderer & Magerold of Lanafir in Dark Souls II.
References
- ^ a b c d "Bristol actor Joe Sims reveals his long road from 'gobby kid' to stardom". The Bristol Post. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ^ a b Frost, Caroline (15 June 2013). "'Broadchurch' Actor Joe Sims, Aka Nige The Creepy Plumber Reckons 'British Public Have Got It In For Bald People'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Award winning actor remembers his roots". South Gloucestershire and Stroud College. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ^ Milazzo, Franco (12 February 2012). "In Pictures: The 2012 Off West End Awards". The Londonist. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ^ Houseman, John (21 December 2012). "Actor Joe thrilled at role in TV drama". The Bristol Post. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
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