Dow, a 38 year old Arian, was born in Birmingham and now lives in North London with his wife and three sons. His first taste of acting came when he when he joined the National Youth Theatre at 14. After completing his 'A' Levels, Jo took a year off before attending and graduating from the Guildhall Drama School. Jo credits his role as Under Secretary, Tim, in the BBC's No Job for a Lady (1990) with Penelope Keith as his first big television break. His previous television appearances include roles as P.C. Stringer in _"Bill, The" (1983)_, James Mortimer in Cardiac Arrest (1994) with Helen Baxendale and Flt. Lieutenant Jim Radcliffe in BBC's Invasion: Earth (1998). His three sons are called Evan, Rory and Lorca. Show less «