James Thornton (actor)
James Thornton (born 31 October 1975) is an English actor and voice-over artist.[2] He is best known for portraying John Barton on the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale from 2009 to 2012. He has been acting since 1997.
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Born | [1] Bradford, West Yorkshire, England | 31 October 1975
Occupation | Actor, voice-over artist |
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse(s) | Joanna Page (2003–present) |
Children | 3 |
Personal life
Thornton married the actress Joanna Page in December 2003.[3] They have three children.[4] Four years before their marriage, they both appeared in the BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield; he as Ham Peggotty, she as Dora Spenlow.
On 13 February 2010 Thornton was hit by a car in London and received medical treatment for leg injuries.[5] Emmerdale producers rewrote scenes involving Thornton's character.[5]
Selected filmography
- 2014: Stella
- 2009-2012: Emmerdale
- 2008: HolbyBlue
- 2007: Holby City - Series 9
- 2005: No Angels
- 2001, 2003-2004: Red Cap
- 2003: Between the Sheets
- 2000: Playing the Field
- 1999: David Copperfield
- 1999: The Lakes
- 1998: Among Giants
Other credits
Thornton has narrated several documentaries including Take Me to the Edge (2008). He appeared as himself in television shows including Loose Women (2009-2012), and Let's Dance for Sports Relief (2011). He has narrated and appeared in the documentary, Benefits By the Sea : Jaywick (2015-2016).
References
- "John Barton". What's on TV. IPC Media. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- "James Thornton". Hobson's International. Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- Digital Spy
- Hello! Magazine
- Rollo, Sarah (14 February 2010). "'Emmerdale' star hit by car in London". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
External links
- James Thornton on IMDb.
Preceded by Rufus Hound |
Winner of Let's Dance for Comic Relief 2011 |
Succeeded by Rowland Rivron |