James Thornton is best known for playing John Barton in Emmerdale (2010-2012), Mark in The Coroner (2015-2016), and Nick Trott in The Archers (2012-2015).
Films
- My AngelMark2016
- We Are PoetsDocumentary Narrator2014
TV shows
- The ArchersNick Trott (voice)2012–2015
- The CoronerMark (solicitor)2015–2016
- EmmerdaleJohn Barton2010–2012
- DoctorsToby Scrimshaw (1 episode)2009
- The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective AgencyAlan (1 episode)2008
- Holby CityBen Arnold (1 episode)2005
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About James Thornton (actor)
James Thornton is an English actor recognised for his roles in British television dramas and radio. He gained prominence as John Barton in the long-running soap opera Emmerdale and later starred as solicitor Mark in the daytime drama The Coroner. He has also voiced the role of Nick Trott in the BBC Radio 4 series The Archers.
FAQs
What is James Thornton best known for?
James Thornton is best known for playing John Barton on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2010 to 2012.
Did James Thornton appear in The Archers?
Yes, he voiced the character Nick Trott on BBC Radio 4’s The Archers from 2012 to 2015.
What role did James Thornton play in The Coroner?
He played Mark, a solicitor, in the BBC daytime drama The Coroner from 2015 to 2016.
Has James Thornton appeared in any films?
He had a role in the 2016 drama film My Angel and provided narration for the 2014 documentary We Are Poets.
When did James Thornton start his acting career?
His earliest credited television role was in an episode of Holby City in 2005.
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