1. Joe Keery became known for playing Steve Harrington in the science fiction series Stranger Things, and has since starred in the comedy film Free Guy and in the fifth season of the crime drama series Fargo.
13 Facts About Joe Keery
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Joe Keery was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and is the second of five children.
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Joe Keery attended River Valley Charter School, a local Montessori elementary and middle school, and Newburyport High School.
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Joe Keery acted during high school at his older sister's insistence.
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Joe Keery studied at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago, graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.
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Joe Keery was cast in late 2015; having initially auditioned for the role of Jonathan, he later sent in a tape for his character, Steve.
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Joe Keery was promoted from recurring cast to a series regular for the second season of Stranger Things.
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Since beginning Stranger Things, Joe Keery has acted in a few independent movies, including starring in the 2020 satire film, Spree.
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Joe Keery played the role of Walter "Keys" McKey, a game developer, in the 2021 action comedy film Free Guy, which went on to become a major box-office hit.
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The band's second album, When I Think Of You In A Castle, was released in April 2018 and saw Joe Keery performing guitar and vocals.
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On July 19,2019, Joe Keery self-released the single "Roddy" as a solo artist under the moniker Djo.
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Joe Keery released a second single on August 9,2019, titled "Chateau " under the same moniker.
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On September 13,2019, Joe Keery released his debut album as Djo, Twenty Twenty.