James Thornton (born 31 October 1975) is an English actor and
voice-over artist. He is best known for portraying John Barton on the
long-running British soap opera Emmerdale from 2009 to 2012; he
previously appeared in the show in 1995.Thornton married the actress
Joanna Page in December 2003. They have three children. Four years
before their marriage, they both appeared in the BBC adaptation of the
Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield; he as Ham Peggotty, she as
Dora Spenlow.On 13 February 2010 Thornton was hit by a car in London
and received medical treatment for leg injuries. Emmerdale producers
rewrote scenes involving Thornton's character.Thornton has narrated
several documentaries including Take Me to the Edge (2008). He
appeared as himself in television shows including Loose Women
(2009â€"2012), and Let's Dance for Sports Relief (2011). He has
narrated and appeared in the documentary, Benefits By the Sea :
Jaywick (2015â€"2016). James Thornton (actor) Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter