Joe Dixon (born 10 October 1965) is an English actor who is perhaps best known for his role as ''Jacques'' in ''

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''.

Early life

Dixon was born in

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in 1965 to Jamaican parents. He began acting at Castle Vale Comprehensive, where the drama teacher encouraged him to join the Birmingham Youth Theatre with his contemporary, Barry Aird. Dixon graduated from the

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and Castle Vale Comprehensive (now Greenwood Academy).

Career

Dixon won the

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for his 1991 performance as Jacques in Cheek by Jowls' all-male production of ''

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'', and was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for his 2003 performance in ''

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'' at the

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(

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). He also has extensive performances in film and television. A professional tenor, Joe Dixon sang the lead role in ''The Bacchae'' opera at

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, and was in the top ten in

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, and

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for backing vocals. He plays the euphonium, guitar, tuba, and piano.SueTerry Voices: Joe Dixon Male Voiceover Artist
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Personal life

Dixon has two children, Zachary and Coco Rose, with his ex-fiancée Anna Jacobs. Dixon was married to actress

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from 2000 to 2004.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dixon, Joe 1965 births Living people Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Black British male actors English male film actors English male television actors English people of Guyanese descent Ian Charleson Award winners Male actors from Birmingham, West Midlands