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Physical Stats & More
Height | 6' 5" |
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Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (Semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | St. Bartholomew's School, Newbury, Berkshire (1998) |
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College/University | University of Cambridge |
Educational Qualification | Graduation in Social and Political Science (2002) |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
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Hometown | Bristol, England |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Tattoo | On his right wrist |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Wife/Spouse | Rachel Mason (comedy agent) |
Children | Son - Elliott |
Family
Father | Mike (a town planner) |
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Mother | Maggie (a teacher) |
Spouse | Rachel Mason |
Children | Elliott |
Career
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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. |