James Norton

James Norton (also credited as James Geoffrey Ian Norton) is an English screen and stage actor born on July 18, 1985, in Lambeth, London. Known for his range and intensity, Norton has built a career spanning film, television, and theatre, moving comfortably between prestige dramas and contemporary character work.

He became widely recognized through standout television performances in Happy Valley, Grantchester, War & Peace, and McMafia. His portrayal of Tommy Lee Royce in Happy Valley brought major acclaim and earned him a 2015 British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, cementing his reputation as a formidable dramatic presence.

On the film side, Norton’s credits include An Education, Belle (as Oliver Ashford), and Bob Marley: One Love (as Chris Blackwell). He has also appeared in projects such as Angelica (as Harry), Joy (as Robert Edwards), Ex-Husbands (as Nick Pearce), Everyday Performance Artists (as Aaron), and A Little Life (as Jude St. Francis), continuing to expand a body of work defined by nuance and ambition.