Young people who dream of becoming an actor, for the most part, have no idea what difficulties they will have to face. Joe Keery at a certain stage in his development dreamed of becoming a baseball player. But he became an actor.
Member of a large family
There is a heated debate in the information field about the advantages and disadvantages of large families. To date, no unambiguous answer has been found in the discussions. There is no full agreement in society. However, there are vivid examples of what heights on the social ladder are achieved by some children who grew up surrounded by numerous brothers and sisters. There are not so many such people, but there are also many. The career of the young actor Joe Keery is a clear illustration of this. It is interesting to note that at an early age he dreamed of becoming a famous athlete.
The future film actor was born on April 24, 1992 in an ordinary American family. Joe became the second child of five to grow up in the home. He turned out to be the only boy among the girls. Over time, the situation in the house developed in such a way that not only the elder sister, but also the younger sisters took care of him. Parents at that time lived in the small town of Newburyport, Massachusetts. They owned a two-story cottage on a plot with a lawn and a garden. My father was engaged in real estate business. The mother kept the household and raised the children.
At an early age, Joe was no different from his sisters. Unless he demonstrated good hearing and voice. There was a piano in the house, on which mother played in her free minute. The boy easily memorized simple melodies and then “picked up” them by tapping the keys with one finger. At the age of six, he received a guitar as a gift from his father. We can say that from that moment his musical creativity began. Joe composed songs, and the sisters always diligently sang along with him. At the school where the boy began to study when he reached the age of seven, a drama studio has been operating for a long time.
The older sister studied in this studio. She also brought her brother by the hand to the first lesson. Not to say that Joe was delighted with what he saw. But after a while he got a taste of theatrical magic and began to take rehearsals with complete seriousness. In high school, he had already achieved the position of the leading performer in the amateur troupe of the school theater. When it came time to choose a profession for the rest of his life, Kiri no longer doubted, he firmly decided to become an actor. And first of all, I entered the acting school at the University of Chicago.
On television and in movies
Having received a diploma in specialized education, Kiri unexpectedly faced serious difficulties. After a short period of time, he clearly understood that he was not expected either on television or in film companies. The novice actor had no acquaintances or relatives in these circles. It's impossible to get into a decent project from the street. Casting is at least necessary. Job search tempered the guy. He learned not only to demonstrate his abilities in front of the selection committee, but also to send a resume by email.
The first invitation came from an advertising agency. Kiri starred in a video in which he invited to visit a fast food restaurant and try grilled chicken. On the next step, Joe was advertising pizza. It is important to note that he did not lose his presence of mind. And in 2014, the actor played a cameo role in the series "Sirens". Six months later, "flashed" in the frame of the series "Firefighters of Chicago". Then he appeared in the television melodrama Empire. All these works were not in vain for him. The actor accumulated invaluable experience and communication skills in an informal setting.
In 2015, Kiri got a role in the movie Henry Gamble's Birthday. A few months after the release of this picture on the screens, the actor was summoned to audition for a new television project. The script for Stranger Things was still in progress and Joe auditioned for two roles. As a result, the director made the final decision, and the actor got involved in the process. The character, named Steve, was positioned as a supporting character in the first episode. But by the second season, thanks to Joe Keery's convincing performance, he moved into the ranks of the main characters.
Personal life scenario
The series "Very Important Things" began to appear in 2015. To the surprise of the producers, the project turned out to be very popular. The release of the next series is projected for 2019 and 2020. For the cast, this stability is just a joy. It is important to note that Joe Keery, with his maximum workload on the set, never stopped making music. Over the years, he has made a significant contribution to the work of the Post Animal group. Joe has acted as a vocalist and bass player.
Already a famous actor, he participated in the recording of several albums. The performers themselves have defined the style of the group as "psychedelic rock and roll". Kiri found time and took part in a tour of the country. After the actor became famous, the musicians decided to suspend their performances and recordings. With their own ambitions, they did not want the group's success to be in any way associated with the cult series.
The actor has nothing to tell about his personal life. Joe maintains a relationship with actress Mike Monroe. On social networks, they talk about how they spend their free time. When asked when the young will become husband and wife, they are evasive.
