Joseph McFadden, 1975
Actors · October 9, 1975
Joseph McFadden
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Joseph McFadden is 50 years old, born October 9, 1975 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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About
Joseph McFadden won the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional dancer Katya Jones. The Scottish actor was born on 9 October 1975. Before his ballroom breakthrough, McFadden built a TV career across drama series including Holby City, Heartbeat, and The Crow Road. As a Libra, he channels the sign's natural grace and balance.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Joseph McFadden became a household name after winning the 2017 series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing, dancing with professional partner Katya Jones. Born 9 October 1975 in Scotland, he had already carved out a steady acting career across British television before his ballroom pivot. His earlier roles spanned The Crow Road, Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll, Heartbeat, Holby City, and Take The High Road. As an actor, McFadden performs across drama and comedy genres, building characters through on-set work and live performance. His Libra nature—associated with balance and partnership—found unexpected expression in competitive dance, where he and Jones developed genuine chemistry on the floor. Life-path 5 suggests he thrives on variety and adaptability, traits evident in his willingness to step outside traditional acting into reality TV competition. His Strictly victory remains his most recognisable moment, translating decades of screen work into mainstream celebrity.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Joseph McFadden spent the 1990s and 2000s building a solid TV actor reputation across British drama series. Roles in The Crow Road, Heartbeat, Holby City, and Take The High Road established him as a reliable character actor before Strictly Come Dancing introduced him to a wider mainstream audience.
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Trivia
- McFadden won Strictly Come Dancing 2017 with professional dancer Katya Jones, becoming one of the show's most popular winners.
- His television career spans multiple decades and genres, from crime drama (Heartbeat) to medical soap (Holby City) to rural comedy (Take The High Road).
- Born under the sign of Libra on 9 October 1975, he shares the sign's reputation for grace and partnership—traits that proved decisive in his competitive dancing success.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Joseph McFadden reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Joseph McFadden?
- Joseph McFadden is 50 years old (born October 9, 1975).
- When is Joseph McFadden's birthday?
- Joseph McFadden was born on October 9, 1975.
- What is Joseph McFadden's zodiac sign?
- Joseph McFadden is a Libra, born October 9, 1975.
- What is Joseph McFadden's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Joseph McFadden was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Joseph McFadden from?
- Joseph McFadden is from United Kingdom.
- What does Joseph McFadden do?
- Joseph McFadden is a actor.
- Is Joseph McFadden still alive?
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