Joe Duttine

[2] His father, Geoffrey, is the brother of actor John Duttine, whose name prohibited his nephew ’Johnny’ using his real name and having to change it to ‘Joe’.

Duttine has appeared in over 25 television roles including the television series Pie in the Sky, as Steve Turner in 21 episodes, (1994–1995); opposite Martin Kemp in the series Serious and Organised, appearing as D.C. Tony Finn; appearing as Craig Tate in Blood Sweat, and Tears; Life on Mars, as Malcolm Cox in one episode (2006); and HolbyBlue, as Toby Wilson in one episode (2008).

He played DS Carr in Coronation Street, and miner Colin Farr in "UnderWorld" episode of Dalziel and Pascoe.

In 2013 he reappeared in Coronation Street as Tim Metcalfe, the father of Faye Windass, and was cast as Rutter in the major BBC series The Village.

He is also known for his collaborations with BAFTA award nominated actor John Simm, whom he met at drama school.