Joe Armstrong, 1978
Actors · October 7, 1978
Joe Armstrong
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Joe Armstrong is 47 years old, born October 7, 1978 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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About
Joe Armstrong is an English actor known for playing Allan A Dale across three series of Robin Hood, alongside roles in Henry IV, Part I and the BBC drama Happy Valley. Born in 1978, Armstrong has balanced television work with stage performances, including D. C. Moore's The Empire and a 2011 revival of Flare Path. As a Libra, he gravitates toward collaborative ensemble work across screen and stage.
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Biography
Joe Armstrong is an English actor born on 7 October 1978. He built his career across television, film, and theatre, establishing himself through recurring roles in major British productions. Armstrong played Allan A Dale in three series of Robin Hood, a role that became his most recognizable television work. He also appeared as Hotspur in Henry IV, Part I and as Ashley Cowgill in the crime drama Happy Valley, demonstrating range across period and contemporary narratives. On stage, Armstrong took the lead in D. C. Moore's The Empire and appeared in the 2011 revival of Flare Path, collaborating with acclaimed actors including Maxine Peake in Miss Julie at the Royal Exchange and Louise Brealey in a touring production of Constellations. As an actor, Armstrong engages in the dual disciplines of live performance and screen work, disciplines that demand technical precision and sustained character work across different venues and formats. His Libra placement—associated with partnership and balance—aligns with his pattern of duet-heavy stage work and ensemble television casts. A native of Great Britain, Armstrong emerged as a working actor during the expansion of British television drama in the 2000s-2010s.
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Trivia
- Armstrong played the same recurring character, Allan A Dale, across three full series of the BBC's Robin Hood, making it his longest-running television role.
- He has worked with two actors known for their own acclaimed solo careers—Maxine Peake and Louise Brealey—in major stage productions.
- His theatre credits include both a lead role in a contemporary play (D. C. Moore's The Empire) and a classical revival (Flare Path, 2011), showing range across dramatic traditions.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is Joe Armstrong?
- Joe Armstrong is 47 years old (born October 7, 1978).
- When is Joe Armstrong's birthday?
- Joe Armstrong was born on October 7, 1978.
- What is Joe Armstrong's zodiac sign?
- Joe Armstrong is a Libra, born October 7, 1978.
- What is Joe Armstrong's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Joe Armstrong was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Joe Armstrong from?
- Joe Armstrong is from United Kingdom.
- What does Joe Armstrong do?
- Joe Armstrong is a actor.
- Is Joe Armstrong still alive?
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