Cokey
Portrayed by: Andy Beckwith
First appearance: Rise of the Footsoldier 3 (2017)
Cokey is a recurring associate of the Essex firm and one of the supporting characters who features in the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise. The character first appears in Rise of the Footsoldier 3 (2017) and is portrayed throughout by Andy Beckwith, an actor who has become a familiar face within the series.
Role in the Films
As a recurring associate of the Essex firm, Cokey occupies a place within the broader criminal network depicted across the franchise. His continued presence across instalments following his introduction in Rise of the Footsoldier 3 establishes him as a consistent fixture in the world the films portray, operating alongside the central figures of the Essex underworld.
Andy Beckwith
Andy Beckwith brings Cokey to life across the series. Beckwith’s association with the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise has made him a recognisable presence within this corner of British crime cinema, and his portrayal of Cokey contributes to the texture of the supporting ensemble that surrounds the franchise’s lead characters.
Real-Life Context
The Rise of the Footsoldier series is rooted in real events surrounding the Essex criminal underworld, with many of its characters based on or inspired by actual individuals from that milieu. Where Cokey sits in relation to any specific real-life counterpart is not detailed in available sources, and no confirmed real-life basis for the character is noted here.
Cokey’s value to the series lies in his role as part of the wider firm, helping to populate the believable and grounded criminal environment that the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise has built across its successive films since the original 2007 release.