Chris Beattie is a British actor who found fame in the hit feature film "Purely Belter" in 2000. Chris gained a major role in CBBC's Byker Grove, playing the character Joe Dakin for 3 years. He has also appeared in various short films and TV adverts in recent years. Chris is also a professional singer of 11 years and can be seen regularly performing in pubs, clubs and corporate venues across the North East and Cumbria.