James Thornton is an English actor. He portrayed John Barton in the British soap opera Emmerdale from 2009 to 2012; he previously appeared in the show in 1995.
Personal life
Thornton married Welsh actress Joanna Page in December 2003. On 13 February 2010 Thornton was hit by a motorist in London and received medical treatment for leg injuries. Emmerdale producers rewrote scenes involving Thornton's character. == Selected filmography ==
Thornton has narrated several documentaries including Take Me to the Edge (2008) and The Curse of Oak Island for UK audiences. He has also made appearances on Loose Women (2009–2012) and ''Let's Dance for Comic Relief (2011). He has narrated and appeared in the documentary, Benefits By the Sea : Jaywick'' (2015–2016) and also narrated the documentary series "The Motorway" shown on Channel 5 in the UK. He has been the voice of Talk TV. ==Awards and nominations==