James Thornton (actor)
James Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 October 1975[1] Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Actor, voice-over artist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) | Joanna Page (m. 2003) |
| Children | 4 |
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 previously appeared in the show in 1995.
Personal life[]
Thornton married the actress Joanna Page in December 2003.[3] They have three children.[4] On 2 August 2021, the couple announced they were expecting their fourth child.
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[]
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- 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
- 1995: Emmerdale
Other credits[]
Thornton has narrated several documentaries including Take Me to the Edge (2008) and The Curse of Oak Island for UK audiences. 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
- ^ a b Rollo, Sarah (14 February 2010). "'Emmerdale' star hit by car in London". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
External links[]
- James Thornton at IMDb.
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