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John Barrowman Biography

Birth Name:John Scott Edwards Barrowman

Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Met with Prime Minister David Cameron as a representative of the LGBT community in 2010
  • Participated in the "Education for All" campaign for the charity group Stonewall
  • Studied performing arts at the United States International University in San Diego
  • Married long-time partner Scott Gill on July 2, 2013
  • Developed a passion for drama and music while attending high school
  • Appeared in musical productions of "Camelot," "Hello, Dolly!," "Anything Goes" and others in his last years of high school
  • Best known for his roles in the science fiction series "Doctor Who" and "Torchwood․"
  • Became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1985

Awards

  • 2007BAFTA Cymru Award-Best Actor (Yr Actor Gorau): nominated
  • 2007TV Quick Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2008Logo NewNowNext Award-Best Gay Kiss: winner
  • 2008Genre Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2008SFX Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
  • 2008Genre Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2008TV Quick Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2010TV Quick Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2012National Television Award-Most Popular Male Drama Performance: nominated