Joseph Antony Bernays (born 1983) is an English singer, drummer and actor who works under the pseudonyms Joe van Moyland and Joe Lean. He was frontman in the band

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and previously drummed for

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. As an actor, he was best known for his role as

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on ''

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''.

Acting career

Bernays appeared in a number of television shows, most notably in ''

'', where he played composer

. He also appeared in ''

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'' as Sophie's brother Jamie, ''

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'' as Mudd, and three episodes of the

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drama ''Fresh Meat'' as well as minor roles in '' Waking The Dead'', ''

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'' and '' Fortysomething''. His film appearances included '' Starter for Ten'', '' Colour Me Kubrick: A True...ish Story'' and ''

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''. He left acting after 2011, aside from a small role in '' Star Wars: The Last Jedi'' in 2017.

Music career

Under the name Joe Lean, Bernays fronted

, who released their first single in October 2007 and have been tipped for success by the ''

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'' and finished seventh in the BBC Sound Of 2008 poll. However they disbanded before ever releasing an album. He had previously been drummer for

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, working under the name Robin of Loxley. His last appearance with the Pipettes was 23 June 2007 on the Pyramid Stage at the

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. The ''

'' reported that he had written songs for the

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' new album, however in a later interview Van Moyland said that the agreement had fallen through.

Personal life

In the mid-2010s, Bernays decided that he "didn't want to be in front of the camera anymore" and began a career change. In 2020 he moved permanently to

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with his partner, fashion designer Steffy Borras, and their two children, where he opened a bar named Ocho.

Filmography

Television

References

External links

* English male television actors English male singers Living people 1983 births Musicians from York Male actors from York Male drummers 21st-century English male actors 21st-century English singers The Pipettes members 21st-century drummers 21st-century British male singers {{UK-tv-actor-1980s-stub