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Gangs of London star Joe Cole has a very famous brother - and you'll definitely recognise him

Joe's brother is Peaky Blinders star Finn Cole

Nicky Morris
Deputy TV and Film Editor
Updated: March 25, 2025
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Joe Cole is back on our screens as Sean Wallace in the hit crime drama, Gangs of London, which returned with series three in March. 

The 36-year-old actor rose to fame playing John Shelby in the BBC drama Peaky Blinders back in 2013 and has since gone on to star in The Ipcress File and Nightsleeper. But did you know his brother is also a major star? Find out all about him below...

WATCH: Joe Cole stars in Gangs of London series three

Joe's famous brother Finn Cole

Joe isn't the only famous face in his family as his younger brother Finn, 29, is also an actor. 

Viewers may recognise Finn as Michael Gray in the BBC period crime drama Peaky Blinders, in which Joe also starred. Finn joined the show, starring Cillian Murphy and the late Helen McCrory, in season two. 

Finn Cole as Michael Gray in Peaky Blinders© Matt Squire
Finn Cole as Michael Gray in Peaky Blinders

The actor is also known for playing Joshua "J" Cody in the US crime drama, Animal Kingdom, and starred opposite Margot Robbie in the 2019 period thriller film, Dreamland, produced by the Barbie star's production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.

His more recent roles include the 2023 Netflix thriller, Locked In, and the 2021 Fast & Furious film, F9. 

 Joe Cole and Margot Robbie in Dreamland© Paramount Pictures
Finn starred opposite Margot Robbie in Dreamland

The London-born star, who is the fourth of five brothers, also stars alongside Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu in the survival thriller, Last Breath, which was released in March this year. 

Finn is rumoured to be dating actress Florence Pugh, who's known for her roles in Little Women, Don't Worry Darling, and Dune: Part Two. While the pair haven't confirmed their romance, they sparked dating rumours after being spotted leaving The Perfect Couple premiere after party together in September last year. 

Florence Pugh attends the premiere of "We Live in Time" during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 06, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.  (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images)© Getty
Finn is rumoured to be dating Florence Pugh

Florence confirmed she was in a relationship during an interview with British Vogue. "We are figuring what we actually are," she said. "And I think for the first time, I'm not allowing myself to go on a roller-coaster. I'm allowing myself to take time to let something evolve and let it be completely real to its core, as opposed to racing into that."

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