James Norton

James Norton - English actor of theater and cinema, received worldwide recognition after playing the role of Andrei Bolkonsky in the BBC mini-series "War and Peace" and a priest-detective in the detective "Granchester".

James was born in London to teachers. The mother of the future artist Lavinia taught at a comprehensive school, and Hugh's father lectured at the School of Art and Design "Hull". After retiring, Norton Sr. began appearing with his son in small roles on the stage.

James' childhood was not spent in the capital, as soon after the birth of his son parents moved to Malton in North Yorkshire. The future actor was educated in an independent Catholic school, and the boy's main hobbies at that time were theatrical art and tennis. At the age of 15, James Norton took to the stage of the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough in an "adult" performance.

After school, the young man went to college at the University of Cambridge, where he continued to study theology and even received a grand on a missionary trip to India. But in Cambridge, Norton did not forget about theatrical productions. The young man played brilliantly in the performances of the local drama club "Marlowe" and appeared in almost all the plays of Shakespeare.

After graduating from college, James went to London and studied acting for three years at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. The youngster was less than six months away from finishing the mandatory program, when Norton dropped out of high school for the title role in the acclaimed play "That Face."

James Norton first appeared on screen in 2009 in a small role in the melodrama "Educating The Senses". The aspiring actor played the role of the boyfriend of a young cellist Jenny (Carey Mulligan), whom the girl throws for a new boyfriend - David (Peter Sarsgaard).

The film received positive reviews from film critics and was awarded the BAFTA Award. In the U.S., the film was nominated for an Oscar. The film played a decisive role in the creative biography of the British actor. Members of the ensemble, including James Norton, received the deserved attention of the audience and directors. But the artist was in no hurry to accept offers.

The next time Norton appeared on screen was in 2012 in the romantic comedy "Good Day for the Wedding," where he played the role of Owen, and the action drama "The Restless", where he transformed into a character, Kolya. In the series "Inspector George Gently" the actor appeared as James Blackstone. The film, which aired for five seasons on BBC One, is about an elderly police officer, Gently (Martin Shaw), involved in the investigation of a serial killer.

In 2013, the artist's filmography was updated with six paintings. In the ratings series "Doctor Who" Norton appeared in an episode called "Cold War" as the character Onegin. James also appeared in the multi-episode comedy "Castle Bandings", where he appeared as Jimmy Belford.

The audience's attention was attracted by two biopics with Norton. In the sports drama "Race", which was about the confrontation of outstanding riders of the 70s Niki Lauda and James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl), James played Guy Edwards. In the melodrama "Belle" about the illegitimate daughter of british officer John Lindsay, whose life is largely complicated by the dark color of his skin, the actor appeared in the role of the British aristocrat Oliver Ashford.

More seriously, the actor was watched after a role in the TV series "Death Comes to Pemberley", which is a director's interpretation of the continuation of the legendary novel "Pride and Prejudice" Jane Austen. And the following works, the crime series "Happy Valley" and the detective novels "Granchester" brought James Norton worldwide fame. For his role in the first of them, the artist received the "Crime Thriller Awards" and was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award.

James Norton also participated in the creation of the adventure action movie "Vikings", trying on the armor of the hero Bjorn. In the tragicomedy "Bonobo" about the life of the inhabitants of the hippie community, the actor was reincarnated as the main character of Ralph, a member of an informal organization. The artist also appeared in the family drama "Life in the Squares" about the relationship between sisters Vanessa and Virginia (E. Best and Catherine McCormack). In the film adaptation of the cult book "Lady Chatterley's Lover" Norton transformed into Sir Clifford Chatterley, wife of the heroine Constance (Holliday Granger).

In 2016, the artist pleased fans with participation in the film on Leo Tolstoy's epic "War and Peace", where he played the role of Andrei Bolkonsky. Together with James Norton, the main roles were played by Lily James (Natasha Rostova) and Paul Dano (Pierre Bezukhov).

During the filming, the actor and his team came to Russia, as some scenes were filmed on Palace Square, in the Assumption Cathedral, on the territory of the Great Gatchina Palace, in the Catherine Palace of the Tsar's Village and other historical places. James later stated that he was fascinated by St. Petersburg and would definitely return there with a tourist trip.

Until now, the actor has never been officially married. Norton doesn't like to talk about his personal life. It is known that in recent years the heart of the actor is owned by British actress Jesse Buckley. James' girlfriend also auditioned for the mini-series War and Peace, where she played Maria Bolkonskaya.

James Norton lives permanently in London, where two years ago he bought his own house in the upmarket district of Peckham. Few people know that the actor suffers from first-degree diabetes, as James once reported at the "Crime Thriller Awards".

The actor communicates with fans via social media - Instagram and Twitter, where he posts personal photos.

On September 29, 2017, the world premiere of Niels Arden Oplev's thriller "The Comatose" was produced by Michael Douglas. The film was a continuation of the 1990 film of the same name, which told about the laboratory experiments of a group of students, immersing each other in turn in a state of clinical death. In addition to James Norton, the main roles were played by Ellen Page, Diego Luna and Nina Dobrev. The film is expected to premiere in Russia in November.

In the summer, the filming of the British drama "Hampstead" was completed, where James appeared in the title role. Now the actor is starring in the TV series "McMafia", which will also feature Russian film stars - Alexey Serebryakov and Maria Shukshina.

2009 - "Educating The Senses"

2012 - "A Good Wedding Day"

2012 - "Inspector George Gently"

2013 - Blandings Castle

2013 - Doctor Who: The Cold War

2014-2016 - "Granchester"

2014-2016 - "Happy Valley"

2014 - Vikings

2015 - "Lady Chatterley's Lover"

2016 - "War and Peace"

2017 - "Comatoses"

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James Norton Net Worth 2021

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James Norton Net Worth 2020

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James Norton Net Worth 2019

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James Norton Net Worth 2018

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James Norton Net Worth 2017

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James Norton Net Worth 2016

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James Norton Net Worth 2015

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