A Deep Dive Into Joseph Quinn’s Acting Roles Over the Years
The Stranger Things star, who will appear in Gladiator II this November, has built up quite the filmography early into his promising career.
As the highly anticipated film Gladiator II gears up for its release on November 22, Joseph Quinn—who stars in the sequel to the 2000 film alongside Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington—is well on his way to Hollywood stardom. In the coming year, Quinn is also gearing up for his role as Johnny Storm in the 2025 film The Fantastic Four: First Steps, where he will reunite with Pedro Pascal as co-stars.
Best known for his breakout role as Eddie in Stranger Things, Quinn, 30, has crafted an impressive filmography long before the global Netflix hit. L'OFFICIEL takes a closer look at the breadth of roles that have defined his career so far, showcasing the diverse talents that have propelled him to the forefront of the industry. Discover the full list of every character Quinn has brought to life and see how his journey has led him to this pivotal moment in his career.
Dickensian (2015)
One of his first big acting gigs was in Dickensian, a drama series inspired by Charles Dickens's works. The series reimagined Dickens' iconic characters within a new storyline that intertwines their lives in 19th-century London. Quinn landed the role while he was studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
Game of Thrones (2017)
Quinn appeared in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones in 2017 for a small role in one episode. In the episode, Quinn's character guards Winterfell’s gate has a confrontation with Arya Stark, played by Maisie Williams.
Howard's End (2017)
In Howard's End, the social and class divisions in early 20th-century England were explored through the intersection of three families: the wealthy Wilcoxes, the Schlegels, and the lower-middle-class Basts. Quinn appeared in all four episodes of the mini-series as insurance clerk Leonard Bast.
Overlord (2018)
Quinn appeared briefly as Grunauer in the alternate histroy war movie, following American soldiers on the eve of D-Day. At this stage in his career, Quinn was slowly building up his resume with small roles in film and television.
Les Misérables (2019)
Quinn starred in three episodes as Enjolras, the charismatic leader of the Friends of the ABC, in the popular TV adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel, which follows Jean Valjean as he evades capture by the unyielding Inspector Javert.
Catherine the Great (2019)
Quinn appeared in four episodes of the historical miniseries as Paul Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia and son of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, who was played by Helen Mirren.
C.B. Strike (2020)
In this show about Cormoran Strike, a war veteran turned private detective runs his small investigative office in London. Quinn's character, Billy Knight, appears in a few episodes as he reaches out for Strike's help but is deemed to be a troubled young man.
Stranger Things (2022)
Joseph Quinn took the world by storm with his portrayal of Eddie Munson in Stranger Things Season 4, a role that quickly cemented him as one of the standout characters in the beloved 1980s-set Netflix series. Eddie, the Dungeon Master of the Hellfire Club, becomes a pivotal figure in the season’s narrative as he’s thrust into the chaos of Hawkins’ supernatural events and the Upside Down.
Hoard (2023)
Directed by Luna Carmoon, Hoard is an atmospheric, intense drama set in the 1980s and 1990s that explores themes of trauma, love, and loss, set against the backdrop of a hoarder’s chaotic world. Quinn stars as Michael, a former foster kid.
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
Quinn's character plays a crucial role in this origin story, exploring how humanity first confronted the terrifying alien threat that made the world quiet. Set before the events of the original films, the film became a blockbuster hit this past summer, paving the way for a busy year with Gladiator II in November and Fantastic Four next summer.