Joe Absolom - Actor Profile

Joe Absolom

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
17Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 16, 1978
Birth Place: London, England, UK

About Joe Absolom

Joe Absolom (born 16 December 1978) is an English actor. He began acting in 1990 at age 11 in a peanut butter advertisement. After appearing in "Screenplay: Antonia and Jane (#5.2)" (1990) , he achieved fame as Matthew Rose in "EastEnders" (1985) in 1997 at age 18. After leaving "EastEnders" (1985) in 2000, he has appeared in Long Time Dead (2002), Extreme Ops (2002) and also popular television series "Doc Martin" (2004) and "Vincent" (2005) and most recently "Personal Affairs" (2009) .

Joe Absolom Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joe Absolom reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Joe Absolom's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Joe Absolom's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Farewell Doc Martin, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joe Absolom Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joe Absolom's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Joe Absolom has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Farewell Doc Martin Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 The Mermaid of Mevagissey Pete Flop Similar →
2018 The Best of EastEnders Matthew Rose (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2016 Neon Elias Flop Similar →
2013 I Spit on Your Grave 2 Ivan Average Similar →
2012 Defining Fay Higgins Average Similar →
2010 Thorne: Scaredycat Stuart Nicklin Average Similar →
2010 The Story of F*** Baz Hit Similar →
2009 Jubilee Young Man Flop Similar →
2008 Caught in a Trap Marcus Stewart Average Similar →
2008 Mrs. McGinty's Dead James Bentley Flop Similar →
2008 One of Those Days Counter Clerk Hit Similar →
2003 Unconditional Love Benjamin Cain Average Similar →
2002 Extreme Ops Silo Flop Similar →
2002 Long Time Dead Rob Flop Similar →
2001 Dream Tommy Flop Similar →
1990 Antonia and Jane Daniel Nash Flop Similar →

Joe Absolom - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joe Absolom?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Absolom is "Farewell Doc Martin" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Joe Absolom acted in?

Joe Absolom has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joe Absolom?

Other notable films include "One of Those Days", "The Story of F***", and "I Spit on Your Grave 2".

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