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Jonas Armstrong
Born: 1st Jan 1981 Dublin, Ireland
Dept: Acting
William Jonas Armstrong is an English actor, best known for his role as Robin Hood in the BBC series of the same name. He has also starred in films such as Edge of Tomorrow, Book of Blood, and Walking with the Enemy.
Armstrong was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1981. He moved to England when he was 10 years old. He studied drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating in 2003.
Armstrong's first major television role came in 2004, when he was cast as Anthony Millington in the fourth series of the British television comedy-drama, Teachers. He then appeared in the crime drama series The Ghost Squad as Pete Maitland.
In 2006, Armstrong was cast as Robin Hood in the BBC series of the same name. The series was a critical and commercial success, and Armstrong's performance was praised by critics. He remained with the series for all four seasons, which aired from 2006 to 2010.
Since then, Armstrong has starred in a number of films and television series, including Edge of Tomorrow, Book of Blood, and Walking with the Enemy. He has also appeared in the stage productions of "The Crucible" and "Richard II."
Armstrong is currently filming the upcoming television series After the Flood, a six-part mystery thriller series for ITV. He will play the role of Lee, a man who is trying to piece together his life after a devastating flood.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 39
Film: 13 (33%)
Television: 26 (67%)
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Filmography
Feb 2026 (first aired)
As the war in Ukraine grinds into its fourth year and Russia steps up provocations along NATO’s borders, the West finds itself at a pivotal moment i ... view
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Narrator (voice) (2 ep.)
2026
A CIA-trained assassin recruits other graduates from her secret childhood program, The Internship, to violently destroy the organization. The CIA figh ... view
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Vlad Kurchenko
2025
The Mitchell family deal with the devastating aftermath of an act of sexual abuse committed by a member of their own family who, after two years, is a ... view
Character:
Peter McKinney Sr
Mar 2024 (first aired)
Stressed by financial woes and local thugs, Simon loses control when teen Jordan threatens him and his family. Trapped in a web of lies, deceiving the ... view
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Paul (4 ep.)
Jan 2024 (first aired)
Joanna finds an unidentified man dead in a lift in a underground car park after a devastating flood, police assumes that he became trapped as the wate ... view
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Lee Ellison (6 ep.)
Nov 2023 (first aired)
Two hard-up strangers stumble across a haul of cocaine on a shipwrecked boat. After agreeing to sell it and split the cash, they become entangled with ... view
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Arthur Lake (2 ep.)
2022
A raucous black comedy about a gang of Grimsby Trawler-men who carry out the heist of a lifetime. ... view
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Mr. Graham
2022
The powerful and inspiring story of Andy Woodward, one of the first footballers to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse in the national game. ... view
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Barry Bennell
Feb 2021 (first aired)
Since losing her son eight years ago, Jodie has been rebuilding her life but when she catches sight of Daniel, she is convinced she has found her miss ... view
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Jason (4 ep.)
Mar 2019 (first aired)
Family Liaison Officer Lisa Armstrong becomes a little too emotionally involved with a case (to the point where she might compromise it) concerning a ... view
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Sean Meredith (6 ep.)
2019
During the busy run-up to Christmas, a single-take snapshot of the immense stress and skills of a talented head chef reveals that things are about to ... view
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Freeman
2018
Live Aid was not only “the day rock’n’roll changed the world,” it was also the source of countless backstage music industry rumors. These are ... view
Character:
Bob Geldof
Feb 2018 (first aired)
A rich story of love, intrigue, betrayal and belonging told from the perspective of the Trojan royal family at the heart of the siege of Troy. ... view
Character:
Menelaus (8 ep.)
Aug 2017 (first aired)
A war veteran turned private detective operates out of a tiny office in London’s Denmark Street. Although wounded both physically and psychologicall ... view
Character:
Saul Morris (5 ep.)
Jan 2017 (first aired)
Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly ton ... view
Character:
Bob Geldof (1 ep.)
Oct 2016 (first aired)
The story of Victorian serial killer Mary Ann Cotton, a poisoner whose methods leave no visible scars, allowing her tally of victims to mount, unsuspe ... view
Character:
Joe (2 ep.)
Mar 2015 (first aired)
Set in ancient Israel, The Dovekeepers is based on the true events at Masada in 70 C.E. After being forced out of their home in Jerusalem by the Roman ... view
Character:
Yoav (2 ep.)
2014
Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within min ... view
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Skinner
2014
Regent Horthy is the leader of Hungary and a German ally, but his favorable standing with Hitler changes as the war comes to an end. Forced to cede Hu ... view
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Elek Cohen
2013
Dramatic retelling of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is attacked and sunk by a sperm whale in November 1820, ... view
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Owen Chase
Dec 2012 (first aired)
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – th ... view
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Nathaniel (12 ep.)
2012
A teenage boy is gunned down outside a nightclub and a young girl dies in a hit and run in two seemingly unrelated deaths. Deeva Jani, returns home to ... view
Character:
Clint O'Connor
Jun 2012 (first aired)
A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit. ... view
Character:
Joe Nash (3 ep.)
May 2012 (first aired)
An assassin with a secret, Mia's life is changed forever by a letter from her ex. ... view
Character:
Ben (6 ep.)
Jan 2012 (first aired)
Behind every prisoner, there's a wife, girlfriend or mother doing time on the outside. For some it's a nightmare, for others a liberation. Prisoners' ... view
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Steve (6 ep.)
2011
A team of treasure hunters in the Arctic are attacked by ferocious snow beasts. Before long, the adventure is no longer about finding riches - it’s ... view
Character:
Bill
Oct 2011 (first aired)
A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Sa ... view
Character:
Dylan Shepherd (1 ep.)
May 2011 (first aired)
Adaptation of Denise Mina's thriller set in 1982. When the story of a murder has huge implications for her family, newspaper copy boy Paddy Meehan bat ... view
Character:
Terry Hewitt (2 ep.)
2009
Based on the wraparound story penned by Clive Barker in the author's "Books of Blood" collection, the story centers on a paranormal expert who, while ... view
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Simon McNeal
Dec 2006 (first aired)
The plot centres on the disappearance of the eponymous Gemma after she goes backpacking with a friend in India. When the friend returns from the trip ... view
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Steve (2 ep.)
2006
In light of a new 2006 BBC Robin Hood series, Jonathan Ross looks at the ways the popular outlaw of Sherwood Forest has been portrayed in the media th ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 2006 (first aired)
An updated series following the life of Robin Hood and his Merry Men in Sherwood forest. Together they steal from the rich and give to the poor - all ... view
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Robin Hood (39 ep.)
Apr 2006 (first aired)
Anthology drama following the lives and passions of neighbors on a northern English street. ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Nov 2005 (first aired)
The Ghost Squad was a 2005 British crime drama series produced by Company Pictures, for Channel 4. The show was created by Tom Grieves. Inspired by th ... view
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Pete Maitland (7 ep.)
Dec 2004 (first aired)
The adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During her many visits to friends and rela ... view
Character:
Cade (1 ep.)
Mar 2001 (first aired)
The chaotic lives, loves and drinking sessions of a group of hapless teachers. They might be qualified to teach, but they've still got a lot to learn. ... view
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Unknown/various (6 ep.)
Nov 1996 (first aired)
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Aug 1995 (first aired)
Soccer AM is a British Saturday-morning football-based comedy/talk show, predominantly based around the Premier League. Originally presented by Jane H ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Oct 1988 (first aired)
This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech, live phone-ins, and compet ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)