Joe Duttine facts for kids

Joe Duttine (born Jonathan Duttine on June 30, 1970) is a well-known British actor from Halifax, England. He has appeared in many TV shows and films. You might know him best as Tim Metcalfe in the popular TV show Coronation Street. He also played Cameron Donnelly in Shameless.

Growing Up and Learning to Act

Joe Duttine was born in Halifax. His father, Geoffrey, is the brother of another actor, John Duttine. To avoid confusion with his famous uncle, 'Johnny' (Joe's real first name) decided to use 'Joe' as his acting name.

Joe moved to London to follow his dream of acting. From 1989 to 1992, he studied at the Drama Centre London. There, he learned a special acting method called the Stanislavski's system. This method helps actors truly understand and become their characters. He studied alongside actors like Craig Kelly and John Simm.

Joe Duttine's Acting Journey

Joe Duttine started his TV acting career in 1992. His first role was in the TV series Between the Lines. Since then, he has appeared in more than 25 different TV shows.

Early TV Roles and Guest Appearances

He played Steve Turner in 21 episodes of Pie in the Sky from 1994 to 1995. He also appeared with Martin Kemp in Serious and Organised as D.C. Tony Finn. Joe played Craig Tate in an episode of Silent Witness.

Other guest roles include Malcolm Cox in Life on Mars (2006) and Toby Wilson in HolbyBlue (2008). He also played DS Carr in Coronation Street and a miner named Colin Farr in an episode of Dalziel and Pascoe.

Well-Known Roles in Popular Shows

Joe Duttine has appeared in Waterloo Road as Andy Harker. He is also known for his role as Cameron Donnelly in Shameless.

In 2013, he returned to Coronation Street as Tim Metcalfe. Tim is the father of Faye Windass, and Joe has been a regular on the show ever since. He was also cast as Rutter in the big BBC series The Village.

Working with Fellow Actors

Joe Duttine often works with actor John Simm, whom he met at drama school. They have appeared together in several TV shows. These include Life on Mars, The Village, and Scott and Bailey.

Film and Narration Work

Joe has also acted in a few films. One of these is the 2001 comedy-drama The Navigators, where he played the role of Paul. He also narrated On Benefits, a documentary series on Channel 5 about people receiving welfare support.

Joe Duttine's Family Life

Joe Duttine married actress Sally Carman in 2022. He also has three children from a previous relationship.