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John Barrowman: Biography

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Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 03/11/1967, Pisces
Profession: Actor

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John Barrowman Fast Facts:

At age 8, relocated with his family from Scotland to Illinois.
Performed at an Opryland theme park in Tennessee before moving to London and landing the role of Billy Crocker in the 1989 West End stage revival of Cole Porter's Anything Goes.
Dabbled in American television as a spoiled rich hunk in Darren Starr's short-lived prime-time soap Central Park West (1995).
Has released several solo albums, including Reflections From Broadway (2000), John Barrowman Swings Cole Porter (2004), Aspects of Lloyd Webber (first released in 1997 and re-released in 2007).
Made his feature-film debut in the poorly received Shark Attack 3: Megalodon (2003).
In 2005, he appeared on the BBC's refurbished Doctor Who as con artist Captain Jack in a five-episode stint that led to his own 2007 spin-off, Torchwood.
Cofounded Dreamers Workshop, a motivational program that teaches kids about theater.

John Barrowman Relationships:
Marion Barrowman - Mother
John Barrowman Sr. - Father
Andrew Barrowman - Brother
Scott Gill - Husband
Carole Barrowman - Sister
College:
Attended United States International University, San Diego, CA

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