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Jonas Armstrong plays Sean Meredith in ITV’s The Bay, but who did he play in Robin Hood, when was he in Death in Paradise and what will he be in next?

The hunk has been sinking his teeth into a more contemporary and gritty role...

JONAS Armstrong is most famous for playing the strapping Robin Hood in the popular BBC series.

But now he's been sinking his teeth into a more contemporary and gritty role on The Bay. Here's what you need to know.

 Jonas Armstrong is an Irish actor
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Jonas Armstrong is an Irish actorCredit: Rex Features

Who is Jonas Armstrong?

Jonas Armstrong was born William Jonas Armstrong on New Year's Day in Dublin in 1981- making him 38-years-old.

His family moved from Ireland to Lytham St.Annes in Lancashire when he was just six-years-old. Jonas went to the prestigious RADA in London before graduating in 2003 with a BA in acting.

He started his career on stage, having appeared in Quartermaine's Terms at Northampton's Royal Theatre.

He then went on to star in the fourth season of Channel 4's Teachers as Anthony Millington and then drama The Ghost Squad also on C4.

What famous roles has Jonas Armstrong starred in?

After starring in Losing Gemma on ITV, Jonas landed his first major TV role as the lead character in BBC's Robin Hood series in 2006.

Since then he has appeared in The Street, Agatha Christie's Marple, Troy:Fall Of A City and Line of Duty to name a few.

He even made an appearance in season eight of Death In Paradise earlier this year, starring as a character called Dylan Sheperd.

Jonas most recently appeared in ITV's The Bay as Sean Meredith, the father of missing twins Holly and Dylan.

His next role is in upcoming horror film, Look the Other Way and Run.

 Hes best known for starring in BBCs Robin Hood in 2006
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Hes best known for starring in BBCs Robin Hood in 2006Credit: BBC

What time is The Bay's final episode airing?

The Bay will end with its sixth episode on TONIGHT (April 24, 2019).

As normal, the episode will air during its usual 9 pm time slot.

If you happen to miss it, catch it again on ITV Hub or ITV+1.

With it being the final episode of the series, ITV has yet to announce on potential plans to renew the show for a second run.

 Jonas is now starring in ITV drama The Bay
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Jonas is now starring in ITV drama The BayCredit: Rex Features

What’s The Bay about?

The drama follows Detective Sergeant Lisa Armstrong’s latest missing persons investigation.

As a Family Liaison Officer she knows better than to get emotionally involved as she supports families through tough times.

However, she can’t help but get personally caught up in the drama of her latest case as she realises her connection with the frightened family of the missing individual.

As Lisa fights to get justice, she discovers that it could come at a cost.

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