James Norton

Actor

British London, England, UK

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth18/07/1985
Age40 years
BirthplaceLondon, England, UK

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameJames Geoffrey Ian Norton
NicknameNorm

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Bramcote School, Scarborough, North Yorkshire (until age 13)
  • Ampleforth College, England
College/University
  • Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge (2004-2007)
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London (2010)
Degrees
  • A degree in Theology (hons.) from Fitzwilliam College
  • BA in Acting Degree (H Level) from RADA

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity (Catholicism)
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
PiercingLeft Earlobe
HealthType 1 diabetes

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Jessie Buckley (2015-2017)
  • Imogen Poots (2018-2023)
  • Charlotte Rose Smith (2023 - Present)
  • Imogen Poots (2018-2024)

Family

FatherHugh Biddulph Norton (former lecturer at Hull College)
MotherLavinia Jane Norman (teacher)
SiblingsJessica Norton (physician)
Grandparents
GrandfatherIan Norton (colonial official in Tanganyika) (deceased)
GrandmotherJean (daughter of Colonel Francis)
Great-grandfatherHugh Ross Norton OBE (Archdeacon of Sudbury)

Career

Debut
FilmAn Education (2009) as a student
TVInspector George Gently (2012) as 'James Blackstone' (BBC One)
Awards
  • Best Supporting Actor award for the television series 'Happy Valley' at the Crime Thriller Awards (2014)
  • Best Performer in a Play award for 'A Little Life' at the 24th WhatsOnStage Awards (2024)
  • Best Supporting Actor nomination at the British Academy Television Awards (2015) for 'Tommy Lee Royce' in 'Happy Valley'
  • Broadcasting Press Guild Award nomination for Best Actor (2017)
Notable Works
  • Played 'Sidney Chambers' in 'Grantchester' (2014-2019)
  • Gained recognition for 'Tommy Lee Royce' in 'Happy Valley' (2014-2023)
  • Lent his voice to 'Cole' in the video game 'Dragon Age: Inquisition' (2014)
  • Featuring roles in films like 'Rush', 'Belle', 'Mr. Jones', and 'Bob Marley: One Love' (2024)
  • Played title role in 'Mr. Jones' (2019)
  • Played King Harold Godwinson in 'King & Conqueror' (2025 BBC historical mini-series)
  • Featuring roles in films like 'Rush', 'Belle', 'Little Women', 'Bob Marley: One Love' (2024), and 'Ex-Husbands' (2024)
  • Executive producer of the ITV1 series 'Playing Nice' (2025)
  • Television appearances include 'Doctor Who' episode 'Cold War', 'Death Comes to Pemberley', 'War & Peace' (2016), and 'McMafia' (2018)

Favourites

Car CollectionAudi Q5
Net Worth£4.9 million (as of 2025)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jginorton/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in Malton, North Yorkshire.
2. Worked at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough at age 15.
3. Studied Theology at Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge, graduated with First Class Honours.
4. Part of The Marlowe Society at Cambridge University.
5. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 22.
6. Fitness enthusiast who regularly goes to the gym.
7. Avid animal lover with a pet dog named Bruce.
8. Left Royal Academy of Dramatic Art six months before graduation in 2010 to take up an acting role.
9. Born in Lambeth, London.
10. Was taught by Benedictine monks at Ampleforth College.
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