Joe Locke - Actor
Age: 22
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Actor
Joe Locke (born September 24, 2003) is a Manx actor who rose to international fame for his debut professional role as Charlie Spring in the Netflix coming-of-age series Heartstopper.
Career Highlights
Heartstopper (2022–present): Locke was selected from over 10,000 actors in an open casting call to lead the series. His performance earned him a Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in 2026.
Marvel Cinematic Universe: In 2024, he joined the MCU as William Kaplan / Billy Maximoff (Wiccan) in the Disney+ series Agatha All Along. He is expected to reprise this role in the upcoming 2026 series VisionQuest.
Stage & Film: He made his Broadway debut in 2024 as Tobias Ragg in the revival of Sweeney Todd. In 2026, he is set to star in the mystery drama film Black Church Bay and the film Elsinore alongside Andrew Scott.
Background and Personal Life
Origins: Born and raised in Douglas, Isle of Man, Locke is one of the few internationally recognized actors from the self-governing island.
Advocacy: An out gay man, Locke has used his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Notably, his public outreach led to the Isle of Man government lifting a blanket ban on gay men donating blood in 2022.
Style: Known for his interest in high fashion, he is a frequent guest at major events like London Fashion Week and has modeled for brands such as Miu Miu.