Peaky Blinders star who has very famous brother and Hollywood star 'girlfriend'

Finn Cole is making a name for himself in Hollywood (Image: Getty)

Finn Cole, the actor best known for bringing Michael Gray to life in Peaky Blinders, is starting to make a name for himself in Hollywood.

With major roles in television and film, including the action-packed F9: The Fast Saga and the American TV series Animal Kingdom, Finn has proved that he is more than just the brother of Peaky Blinders co-star Joe Cole.

While Finn Cole has been gaining traction on screen, his personal life is also making headlines, especially with rumours swirling around his potential romance with Hollywood star Florence Pugh.

Florence shot to fame after her appearance in Ari Aster's horror film Midsommar, and she continued to land big roles in blockbusters like Little Women, Oppenheimer, and Don't Worry Darling.

Speculation about their relationship arose in September, when British tabloids like The Sun and Daily Mail reported that the two actors may be dating.

After his appearance in Peaky Blinders he went on to star in action film (Image: Getty)

While neither Finn nor Florence has confirmed the relationship, Florence did recently admit to British Vogue that she is seeing someone, though she refrained from naming them.

“We are figuring what we actually are,” Pugh shared. “And I think for the first time, I’m not allowing myself to go on a roller coaster. I’m allowing myself to take time to let something evolve and let it be completely real to its core, as opposed to racing into that.”

This statement from her, combined with Finn's more private approach to his personal life, suggests that if the two are dating they are taking things slowly.

Finn's brother is famous actor Joe Cole, who also starred in Peaky Blinders (Image: Getty)

Love life aside, Finn has spoken publicly about what inspired him to attempt a career in acting.

In a chat with Interview magazine in 2016, he said he was encouraged to try it out by a teacher who saw his natural enthusiasm for performing.

He added: “I was surrounded by people who were into acting. Trying to entertain was something I always got a kick from.”

He went on to join the National Youth Theatre at 17, where he developed his craft with other aspiring actors.

Finn’s role in Peaky Blinders as Michael Gray allowed him to share the screen with a powerhouse cast, including Cillian Murphy and Anya Taylor-Joy, which strengthened his reputation.

Peaky Blinders then became Finn's springboard to a range of projects, landing him roles in films like Slaughterhouse Rulez and the popular action franchise Fast & Furious.

However, though acting has become his primary focus, the London-born star has other talents he might have put more energy into if he wasn't having any success on screen.

In a 2017 interview with Gentleman’s Journal, he mentioned that he’s passionate about playing guitar and often collaborates with friends on music projects.

“I have surrounded myself with quite creative people—a lot of musicians—and so I love to go and watch my friends play. We’ll go and watch live music together or make music together,” he explained.

He also mused that if he hadn't gone into acting he might have followed in his father's footsteps and worked on boats instead.

He told Interview: "I was always interested in water sports, water activities, and engineering. I was always good at fixing things growing up. I wanted to work on boats. That was what my dad did.