9 fun facts about Stranger Things 4 star Joseph Quinn (you may not know)

In just a few days, diehard fans of Stranger Things will be given access to the first seven episodes of the fourth season, and it’s what everyone is waiting on. In Stranger Things season 4, viewers will meet several new characters and one of those characters will be played by Joseph Quinn.

Joseph Quinn plays Eddie Munson, the leader of the Hellfire Club at Hawkins High School. Based on what we know about the character, he will somehow be involved in the fourth season’s central mystery.

While Joseph might be new to Stranger Things, he’s been around in the entertainment industry for a while now. Once everyone sees Joseph take on the role of Eddie, they’re instantly going to want to know everything there is to know about him. That’s no problem for us! We’ve searched up everything we possibly can about Joseph Quinn and compiled a list of fun facts about the Stranger Things star.

Here are nine fun facts about Joseph Quinn that you might be surprised to learn down below!

Was Joseph Quinn in Game of Thrones?

Yes! He played the character of Koner in an episode titled “The Spoils of War.” This was the fourth episode of the seventh season. Sadly, he did not reappear in future episodes. Still, he was able to add the popular HBO fantasy drama series to his resume. That’s a pretty impressive feat, if you ask me.

Joseph Quinn isn’t a fan of social media

Have you ever tried to search up Joseph’s social media accounts? You probably quickly hit a snag. It’s because the Stranger Things star isn’t fond of social media. Joseph spoke about his dislike of social media in an interview with Nuit Magazine. At the time of the interview, Joseph didn’t have a Facebook or Instagram account. He said he had a Twitter, but only used it for personal reasons. He said, “I do have Twitter, I wouldn’t say I use it in a professional capacity – selling myself online. It’s a useful tool for news and seeing what other people are up to. Some people say some funny stuff on it. It can be mentally useful, I’m sure.” It appears that Joseph doesn’t have a Twitter anymore, but he does have an Instagram account. You can follow him @josephquinn.

Joseph Quinn started acting at an early age

In the interview with Nuit Magazine, Joseph spoke about how he started acting when he was just a baby. He said he did a school play, and then he just kept going from there. He was a drama scholar at his school and even participated in one play in his final year of sixth form.

Did Joseph Quinn study at LAMDA?

This is true! Joseph is a talented actor and partial credit goes to where he studied acting. He studied at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and graduated in 2015. Many of your favorite actors attended this drama school, such as Ruth Wilson, Donald Sutherland, Daniel Sharman, Iwan Rheon, David Oyelowo, Stephen Moyer, Rose Leslie, and many others.

Was Joseph Quinn in Dickensian?

Yes, Joseph played the role of Arthur Havisham. He was in 19 episodes total of the BBC One series.

Joseph Quinn likes that acting lets him see other parts of the world

While shooting for Catherine the Great, Joseph got to travel all over Russia and Lithuania. He said that one of the benefits of being an actor is that you get to visit places you’ve never been before.

Joseph Quinn said working with Olivia Colman is a highlight of his career

In 2017, Joseph got to do a play with the amazingly talented Olivia Colman. The play was called Mosquitos. He said he was very grateful to work with her and that the experience was magical.

Joseph Quinn would like to be in a Lord of the Rings remake

Joseph is a fan of the Lord of the Rings. In an interview with Glass Magazine, he mentioned that if he could be in a remake of a movie or show, he would like to play all the characters in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I would say he’s a huge fan of the fantasy adventure film series.

Joseph Quinn is a fan of Kieran Culkin’s character in Succession

When asked what role he wished he had played by The Rakish Gent, Joseph couldn’t give an exact answer, but he mentioned that he enjoys watching Kieran Culkin play the role of Roman Roy in Succession. He’s inspired by the way Kieran takes on the role and gives it his all.

Were you surprised by any of these fun facts about Joseph Quinn? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!