James Thornton (actor)
| James Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born |
31 October 1975[1] Bradford, England, UK |
| Occupation | actor, voice-over artist |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | Joanna Page (2003–present) |
| Children | 2 |
James Thornton (born 31 October 1975) is an English actor and voice-over artist. He is best known for portraying farmer John Barton on the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale from 2009 to 2012.
Personal life
Thornton married actress Joanna Page in December 2003. Four years before their marriage, they appeared alongside each other 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 during a trip to London. He was treated for shock and injuries to his legs and knees in hospital.[2] Emmerdale show bosses were forced to rewrite a number of scenes involving Thornton's character.[2] \
Filmography
- Between the Sheets
- Playing the Field
- David Copperfield
- Holby City - Series 9
- HolbyBlue
- The Lakes
- Red Cap
- Emmerdale
- Among Giants
- No Angels (TV series)
- Stella (UK TV series)
References
- ↑ "John Barton". What's on TV. IPC Media. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- 1 2 Rollo, Sarah (14 February 2010). "'Emmerdale' star hit by car in London". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
External links
| Preceded by Rufus Hound |
Winner of Let's Dance for Comic Relief 2011 |
Succeeded by Rowland Rivron |
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