A closer look at the career of this actor

Joseph Quinn is well on his way to taking Hollywood by storm. He next appears in the film Fantastic Four: First Steps. This is for 2025, teaming up again with Pedro Pascal.

Best known for his breakout role as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things, 30-year-old Quinn already has an impressive filmography long before Netflix fame. Here, L'OFFICIEL delves into the diverse range of characters that have defined his early career and highlights the talents that catapulted him into the industry spotlight.

Dickensian (2015)
One of Quinn's most impressive early roles is on the series drama Dickensian, with characters merged together from Charles Dickens's novels to form a tapestry of lives living within 19th-century London. This role was found while Quinn was at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. He also had a guest role for one episode only in the HBO epic series, Game of Thrones in 2017, where he played a Winterfell gate guard who has an encounter with Maisie Williams' character, Arya Stark.

Howard's End (2017)
Quinn was already showing his talent by starring in the mini-series Howard's End that dealt with social and class divisions in early 20th-century England. In the four episodes, he portrayed Leonard Bast, an insurance clerk caught between the well-heeled Wilcoxes and the intellectual Schlegels.

Overlord (2018)
Quinn played a small role in Overlord, a war drama centered around American soldiers during the D-Day invasion. Although a bit player in this film, Quinn was steadily building his résumé at this point with various roles.

In the television serial version of Victor Hugo's classic Les Misérables, Quinn acted as Enjolras, the charismatic leader of the Friends of the ABC. He featured in three episodes, enriching the epic story of Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert.

Catherine the Great (2019)
Quinn appeared in four episodes of the historical miniseries Catherine the Great, portraying Paul Petrovich, the Tsarevich of Russia and son of the empress, played by Helen Mirren.

Quinn also made an appearance as Billy Knight in the London-based private investigator series C.B. Strike, where he played a troubled young man seeking help from the title character.

Audiences were captivated by Quinn’s portrayal of Eddie Munson in Stranger Things Season 4. As the Dungeon Master of the Hellfire Club, Eddie Munson's character stood out, propelling Quinn to fame as the series unfolded with supernatural chaos in Hawkins.

Hoard (2023)
Directed by Luna Carmoon, Hoard sees Quinn star as Michael, a foster child navigating love and trauma in a chaotic world shaped by hoarding. This atmospheric drama showcases emotional struggles within its intricate narrative.

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
Quinn's career continued to evolve with his role in A Quiet Place: Day One, an origin story about humanity's first encounter with an alien threat. The film has already become a summer blockbuster, setting the stage for Quinn’s busy year, which includes roles in Gladiator II in November and Fantastic Four next summer.

As Quinn moves forward in the industry, his diverse roles and captivating performances promise a long and successful career, filled with imaginative and memorable characters.