Joseph Quinn Biography
Joseph Quinn was born on October 15, 1993, in London, England. A LAMDA graduate, he had small roles in Game of Thrones and other British productions before landing the breakout role of Eddie Munson in Stranger Things Season 4 (2022). His performance — including a legendary guitar scene with Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' — turned him into a global star virtually overnight. He has since starred in A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) and Gladiator II (2024).
Personal Life
Who are Joseph Quinn's parents?
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Was Joseph Quinn married?
Joseph Quinn was never married.
Did Joseph Quinn have children?
Joseph Quinn had no children.
What religion was Joseph Quinn?
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What was Joseph Quinn's ethnicity?
Joseph Quinn was of English heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
- A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
- Gladiator II (2024)
TV Shows
- Game of Thrones (2017)
- Stranger Things Season 4 (2022)
- Catherine the Great (2019)
Awards
- Screen Actors Guild nomination — Stranger Things cast (2023)
- MTV Movie Award — Best Breakthrough Performance, Stranger Things (2022)
Facts About Joseph Quinn
- His portrayal of Eddie Munson in Stranger Things Season 4 made him an overnight global sensation in 2022
- Eddie Munson's guitar solo in the Upside Down — playing Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' — became one of the most-watched TV moments of 2022
- Trained at LAMDA, one of the UK's most prestigious drama schools
- Appeared in Game of Thrones as Koner in a small role years before his breakthrough
- Was virtually unknown before Stranger Things Season 4 — his Instagram following grew from thousands to millions within days of the show's release
Joseph Quinn Quotes
"Eddie exists in a universe where I got to be the coolest person in the room. That doesn't happen in real life."
"I didn't expect this. Nobody expects this."
Legacy
Joseph Quinn turned one standout TV season into a film career almost instantly. Eddie Munson's guitar solo in the Upside Down is one of the defining pop culture moments of 2022.
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Last verified: 2026-06-15