42 years old (Born on January 20, 1982)
British actor, television personality; He is famous from EastEnders.
Is one of seven "EastEnders" (1985) actors to have competed in "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" (2002). The orhers, in chronological order, are Dannielle Westbrook (Sam Mitchell), Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher), Elaine Lordan (Lynne Hobbs), Dean Gaffney (Robbie Jackson), Marc Bannerman (Gianni di Marco) and Lucy Benjamin (Lisa Fowler). As of 2009 he is the only former cast member to have won the competition. Was in a relationship with Kara Tointon (October 2008-May 2010). Appeared in the pantomime "Cinderella", as the character Buttons, which was held at the Central Theatre in Chatham, Medway (December 2008-January 2009). He trained at The Anna Scher Theatre School in London. Has Italian, Irish and Scottish heritage.Joe Swash's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Joe Swash
Was going to train as a firefighter before getting a part in "EastEnders" (1985).
Has two sisters, Shana and Casie.
Became the celebrity patron for the charity Meningitis UK (April 2009).
Participated in the reality TV competition "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" (2002) in 2008, winning the competition on 5 December 2008.
The son of Ricky and Kiffy Swash, his father, a former London cab driver, died of a heart attack in 1994 when Joe was just 12-years-old.
His paternal grandmother Betty died of meningitis in 1999.
He played for English club Millwall Youth soccer team when he was 14. (imdb,com)
Announced that he had separated from his girlfriend Emma Sophocleous (19 January 2008).
Is an avid supporter of Arsenal Football Club.
His mother is close friends with actress Linda Robson.
His girlfriend Emma Sophocleous gave birth to their son Harry Swash in a hospital in North London (16 June 2007).
Originally auditioned for the part of Spencer Moon in "EastEnders" (1985), but after Christopher Parker was cast instead he was given the role of Mickey Miller.
His younger sister is actress Shana Swash who also played his sister in "EastEnders" (1985) from 2004 to 2006.
Is the oldest of three siblings.