Emmerdale's Finn Barton star Joe Gill unrecognisable seven years after brutal soap exit

Joe Gill, known for playing Finn Barton on Emmerdale, has undergone a major transformation seven years following his dramatic departure from the soap.

Once a mainstay from 2013 until Finn's shocking death in 2017, where he was accidentally shot by his on-screen mother , Joe's look off-screen has evolved significantly since leaving the Dales.

Forgoing the signature spectacles and youthful attire, Joe now rocks a rugged appearance, complete with a beard, which only emphasises his defined features.

A recent photo captured Joe enjoying the great outdoors, donning a stylish hat and red fleece, a stark contrast from his on-screen persona.

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Reflecting on his time at when he left in 2017, Joe expressed his profound thanks to his colleagues and the show's fans, stating: "The four years I have spent in Emmerdale have been the best of my life and I couldn't have asked for better people to be around," reports .

He paid a heartfelt tribute to both the Emmerdale team and his fictional family, talking about the pride he feels towards the time he spent on the show and his character: "Thank you so much to the production team, the crew, the cast and of course my on-screen family. It is something I will always look at with great pride when I think of the show and the character I played."

Joe expressed his gratitude to the show's followers, stating: "And thank you to the viewers for your constant support. It has meant so much."

Since departing Emmerdale, Joe has explored diverse acting paths, featuring in productions including 'Run', 'Wuthering Heights', and 'Trickster'.

Last month saw Joe grace the BFI London Film Festival premiere of his movie 'Treading Water'. The actor looked elated as he stood on the red carpet, surrounded by fellow cast members and film crew.

Taking to Instagram, Joe captioned a photo: "Treading Water, World Premiere. 68th BFI London Film Festival."

He continued in his post with words of appreciation: "What an achievement from @bignorthfilmsltd I love this gang. To see everyone's hard work come together and share the experience with so many lovely people is something I'll never forget and what cinema is all about. Thanks to @britishfilminstitute and to every single person who has watched our story so far."

When he's not in the limelight, Joe loves to tour across Britain, travelling in his van alongside his partner. These adventures often feature in the snapshots he shares on his social media profiles.

Emmerdale airs Mondays-Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV1.