Adam Thomas

Actor, Television Presenter, Entrepreneur

British Salford, Greater Manchester, England

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Television Presenter, Entrepreneur
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth11/08/1988
Age37 years
BirthplaceSalford, Greater Manchester, England

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SummaryBritish actor and television presenter best known for his roles as Adam Barton in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale (2009-2018) and Donte Charles in the BBC drama Waterloo Road (2006-2009, 2023-present). He is also an entrepreneur and restaurateur.

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseCaroline Daly
Marriage Year2017

Family

Brothers
  • Name: Scott Thomas Relation: Fraternal twin brother
  • Name: Ryan Thomas Relation: Older brother Profession: Actor
Children
  • Teddy
  • 2014
  • Elsie-Rose
  • May
  • 2018

Career

Television Debut2002 - Guest appearance on BBC soap Doctors
Breakthrough Role2006-2009 - Donte Charles in Waterloo Road
Notable Roles
  • Adam Barton in Emmerdale (2009-2018)
  • Donte Charles in Waterloo Road revival (2023-present)
  • Donte Charles in Waterloo Road (2006-2009, 2023-present)
Television Appearances
  • Casualty (2008) - played a boxer
  • Doctors (2002, 2007, 2009)
  • I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2016) - finished 3rd place
  • I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp (2019) - co-host with Joel Dommett and Emily Atack
  • Strictly Come Dancing (2023)
  • Absolutely India: Mancs in Mumbai (2020) - ITV documentary series
  • Casualty (2004-2008)
  • Doctors (2002-2009)
  • Moving On (2019)
  • Pitching In (2019)
  • All Star Family Fortunes (2008)
  • Celebrity Big Brother (2018)
  • Don't Rock the Boat (2020)
  • Celebrity Chase (2021)
  • The Hit List (2022)
  • Celebrity Catchphrase (2023)
  • Nativity The Musical (2018) - stage production at Empire Theatre
Business Ventures
  • Property executive for Kamani Property Group (2018)
  • Oh My Glaze - hot sauce brand
  • Podcasts: Mancs on the Mic and Waterloo Road

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He had his breakthrough role at age 17 in Waterloo Road
2. He co-hosted I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp in October 2019
3. He starred in a six-part ITV prime-time series exploring his family's Indian heritage
4. Emmerdale won 'Best Soap' at the British Soap Awards in 2016 and 2017 during his tenure
5. He appeared on stage in Nativity The Musical at the Empire Theatre in 2018
6. He was nominated for Best Drama Star at the 2023 Inside Soap Awards
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