Joe Absolom
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Joe Absolom (born 16 December 1978) is an English actor known for his roles as Matthew Rose in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and Al Large in the ITV comedy drama Doc Martin. Since 2025, he has a regular role as Ray Walters in Emmerdale.
Infobox
Born
(1978-12-16) 16 December 1978 (age 47)Lewisham, London, England
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1991–present
Spouse
mw- Liz Brown (m. 2019)
Children
3
Tables
· Filmography › Film
1991
Antonia and Jane
Role(s)
Daniel Nash
2001
Dream
Role(s)
Tommy
2008
Small Things
Role(s)
Boyd Hilton
Notes
Short film
One of Those Days
Role(s)
Counter Clerk
Notes
Short film
2009
Bottle
Role(s)
Charlie
Notes
Short film
Jubilee
Role(s)
Young Man
Notes
Short film
2010
The Story of __
Role(s)
Baz
2012
Defining Fay
Role(s)
Higgins
Notes
Short film
2018
Neon
Role(s)
Elias
Notes
Short film
2020
The Mermaid of Mevagissey
Role(s)
Pete
Notes
Short film
A Dieu
Role(s)
King Arthur
Notes
Short film
2021
Grave
Role(s)
Dad
Notes
Short film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1991 | Antonia and Jane | Daniel Nash | |
| 2001 | Dream | Tommy | |
| 2002 | Long Time Dead | Rob | |
| Extreme Ops | Silo | ||
| 2008 | Small Things | Boyd Hilton | Short film |
| One of Those Days | Counter Clerk | Short film | |
| 2009 | Bottle | Charlie | Short film |
| Jubilee | Young Man | Short film | |
| 2010 | The Story of __ | Baz | |
| 2012 | Defining Fay | Higgins | Short film |
| 2013 | I Spit on Your Grave 2 | Ivan Patov | |
| 2018 | Neon | Elias | Short film |
| 2020 | The Mermaid of Mevagissey | Pete | Short film |
| 2020 | A Dieu | King Arthur | Short film |
| 2021 | Grave | Dad | Short film |
· Filmography › Television
1996
1997
Frighteners
Role(s)
Errand Boy
Notes
1 episode: If You Meet A Fairy
1997–2000
Role(s)
EastEnders
Notes
Matthew Rose
2001
Now You See Her
Role(s)
Lewis
2002
Stan the Man
Role(s)
Depp
Notes
6 part series
2003
Role(s)
Benjamin Cain
2004
The Long Firm
Role(s)
Tommy
2004–2022
Role(s)
Doc Martin
Notes
Al Large
2005–2006
Role(s)
Vincent
Notes
P.I. Robert
2008
2009
Girl Number 9
Role(s)
Boylan
Notes
Internet series
2010
Role(s)
Himself/participant
2015
2025
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1992 | The Bill | Kevin Parsons | 1 episode: Radio Waves |
| 1994 | The Bill | Mick | 1 episode: King of the Hill |
| 1996 | The Tenant of Wildfell Hall | Fergus Markham | 3 part series |
| The Bill | Tommy Benning | 1 episode: Toe the Line | |
| 1997 | Frighteners | Errand Boy | 1 episode: If You Meet A Fairy |
| Silent Witness | Kelvin Price | 1 episode: Friends Like These (Part 1) | |
| Touching Evil | Craig Jones | 1 episode: 1.5 | |
| Dangerfield | Alex Dell | 1 episode: Contact | |
| 1997–2000 | EastEnders | Matthew Rose | Series regular |
| 2001 | Now You See Her | Lewis | |
| 2002 | Stan the Man | Depp | 6 part series |
| 2003 | Unconditional Love | Benjamin Cain | |
| Servants | George Cosmo | 6 part series | |
| Trevor's World of Sport | Scott | Recurring | |
| P.O.W. | Drew Pritchcard | 6 part series | |
| 2004 | The Long Firm | Tommy | |
| 2004–2022 | Doc Martin | Al Large | Series regular |
| 2005–2006 | Vincent | Robert | Series regular |
| 2006 | New Tricks | Luke Hanson | 1 episode: Congratulations |
| 2008 | The Bill | Mark Lawrence | 2 episodes: We Are Family (Parts 1 & 2) |
| Poirot | James Bentley | 1 episode: Mrs McGinty's Dead | |
| Casualty | Benny | 2 episodes: This Will Be Our Year andTook A Long Time To Come | |
| Caught in a Trap | Marcus | ||
| 2009 | Personal Affairs | Bob Baxter | 5 part series |
| New Tricks | Luke Hanson | 1 episode: The Last Laugh | |
| Girl Number 9 | Boylan | Internet series | |
| 2010 | Ashes to Ashes | Andy Smith | 1 episode |
| Total Wipeout | Himself/participant | Celebrity edition | |
| 71 Degrees North | Himself/participant | ||
| Thorne: Scaredy Cat | Stuart Nicklin | Three-part series | |
| 2012 | Hatfields & McCoys | Selkirk McCoy | Mini-series |
| 2015 | Midsomer Murders | Luke Altman | Episode 17.2 "Murder by Magic" |
| Death in Paradise | Aiden Parker | Episode 4.6 | |
| Suspects | Dean Clarke | Episode 4.2 | |
| 2016 | The Level | Shay Nash | |
| 2019 | A Confession | Christopher Halliwell | |
| 2021 | The Bay | Andy Warren | 6 episodes |
| 2025 | Silent Witness | Calvin Ream | 2 episodes "I Believe In Love (Parts 1 & 2)" |
| Code of Silence | Braden Moore, "Hulk" | 6 episodes | |
| Emmerdale | Ray Walters | Regular role |
· Awards and nominations
1999
2000
Variety Club Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding New Talent
Notes
—
2020
Accolade Global Film Competition
Role(s)
Leading Actor: Merit
Notes
A Dieu
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1999 | National Television Awards | Most Popular Actor | EastEnders | Nominated |
| TV Quick Awards | Best Soap Actor | EastEnders | Won | |
| 2000 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actor | EastEnders | Won |
| Variety Club Awards | Outstanding New Talent | — | Won | |
| 2010 | Streamy Awards | Best Male Actor in a Drama Web Series | Girl Number 9 | Nominated |
| 2020 | Accolade Global Film Competition | Leading Actor: Merit | A Dieu | Won |
| BAFTA TV Awards | Best Supporting Actor | A Confession | Nominated |
References
- "Joe Absolom Talks About Al Large's Future, Training with the Port Isaac Rowing Team"https://www.kcet.org/shows/doc-martin/joe-absolom-talks-about-al-larges-future-training-with-the-port-isaac-rowing-team
- Radio Timeshttps://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-03-14/a-confession-itv-martin-freeman-air-date-time-channel-cast/
- Orghttps://www.wgbh.org/programs/2019/02/11/surprises-abound-in-the-new-season-of-doc-martin
- www.radiotimes.comhttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/emmerdale-joe-absolom-eastenders-doc-martin-newsupdate/
- The Mirrorhttp://www.thefreelibrary.com/Fame%27s+OK%2C+but+I%27d+be+as+happy+stacking+shelves+at+Sainsbury%27s%3A+Joe...-a060960417
- "Girl Number 9 – Web Thriller by James Moran and Dan Turner"https://archive.today/20130102062506/http://www.canyousaveher.com/
- Express.co.ukhttps://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/916402/EastEnders-news-Matthew-Rose-Joe-Absolom-Steve-Owen-enemy-BBC
- "Joe Absolom rules out EastEnders return"http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a852321/eastenders-joe-absolom-matthew-rose-return/