Glen Joseph

Glen Joseph
Birth name Glen Robinson
Born (1984-11-02) November 2, 1984
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England
Medium Actor
Nationality English
Years active 2008 – 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
2008-17 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

  1. ↑ Barr, Gordon (24 July 2014). "Buddy star Glen Joseph is gearing up for a homecoming to Newcastle".
  2. ↑ "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News".
  3. ↑ "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story | Cast & Creative". Buddythemusical.com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  4. ↑ Baker, Edward. "Cast Announced For BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY and Tour Extends into 2017".
  5. ↑ "PROGRESS Wrestling – 'If we didn't have such talented guys in". 26 May 2014.
  6. ↑ "411MANIA - Euro Fury: Progress Chapter 37: A Sudden Sense of Liberty".
  7. ↑ "Under Nashville Skies: The Road Recordings - EP by Glen Joseph on Apple Music".
  8. ↑ Mike Brown (2014-08-12). "Watch: That'll be the day to remember for Boro chairman's girl as Buddy Holly star proposes on stage". Gazette Live. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
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