James Norton Age, Wiki and Bio

James Norton

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth18/07/1985
Age39 years
BirthplaceLambeth, London, UK

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameJames Geoffrey Ian Norton
NicknameNorm
Zodiac signCancer
HometownLambeth

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

Relationships & More

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

Family

FatherHugh Biddulph Norton (former lecturer at Hull College)
MotherLavinia Jane Norman (teacher)
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterJessica 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)
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)

Favourites

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

Some Lesser Known Facts

Grew up in Malton, North Yorkshire.
Worked at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough at age 15.
Studied Theology at Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge, graduated with First Class Honours.
Part of The Marlowe Society at Cambridge University.
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 22.
Fitness enthusiast who regularly goes to the gym.
Avid animal lover with a pet dog named Bruce.