| Oliver Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Oliver Rhoe Thornton |
| Born | September 10, 1979 Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Genres | Vocal, comedy, musical theatre |
| Occupations | Stage actor, singer |
| Website | www.oliverthornton.com |
Oliver Thornton (born September 10, 1979) is an stage actor and singer who is best known for his contributions to musical theatre in London's West End. He currently stars in Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre.
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Oliver Rhoe Thornton was born on 10 September 1979 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. Whilst at school, he discovered an interest in performing and studied classical ballet from an early age. He gained further acting experience with the Abergavenny Amateur Operatic Society, or AAODS for short, which has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Thornton began performing in South Wales, where he studied classical ballet, before completing a BA Honours degree in Musical Theatre from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Thornton's stage credits include:
Thornton has also sung with theatreland's first supergroup, Teatro (Sony BMG), during their live performances throughout England and Europe.[1] While in Starlight Express's UK tour, Thornton's role was understudied by actor Tim Driesen.[2]
Thornton's screen credits include:
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Adam (Felicia) in Priscilla Queen of the Desert | Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Musical" | Won |
| BroadwayWorld.com UK Award for "Best Leading Actor in a Musical" | Pending |