Jack Thorne Age, Wiki and Bio

Jack Thorne

Quick Info

ProfessionPlaywright, Television Writer, Screenwriter, Film Producer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth06/12/1978
Age46 years
BirthplaceBristol, England

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Playwright
  • Television Writer
  • Screenwriter
  • Film Producer

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 5"
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper (Semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Bartholomew's School, Newbury, Berkshire (1998)
College/UniversityUniversity of Cambridge
Educational QualificationGraduation in Social and Political Science (2002)

Personal Life

Zodiac signSagittarius
HometownBristol, England
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
TattooOn his right wrist

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseRachel Mason (comedy agent)
ChildrenSon - Elliott

Family

FatherMike (a town planner)
MotherMaggie (a teacher)
SpouseRachel Mason
ChildrenElliott

Career

Debut
Film (as a writer)The Scouting Book for Boys (2009)
Film (as an executive producer)Help (2021)
TV (as a writer)Shameless (2007) on Showtime
TV (as an executive producer & creator)The Fades (2011) on BBC Three & BBC HD
Awards
  • Royal Television Society Awards: Array
  • BAFTA TV Awards: Array
  • Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards: Array
  • Broadcast Awards: Array

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jack Thorne was raised in Bristol and Newbury, England.
His mother was involved with adults who had learning disabilities and his parents were politically active supporters of the Labour Party.
Thorne's early exposure to community theatre influenced his career in drama.
At 20, he faced chronic pain due to an allergy called cholinergic urticaria which lasted for ten years.
He later became a patron for Graeae Theatre Company, which enhances the visibility of disabled artists in drama.
His breakthrough came with the play 'When You Cure Me,' which premiered in 2005.
His notable works include television shows such as 'Skins' and multiple adaptations of 'This Is England.'
He has contributed to various films including 'Help' and adaptations of 'Pinocchio' and 'A Christmas Carol.'
Thorne has been diagnosed as autistic in 2022, which inspired him to advocate for visibility in storytelling.