James Norton, 1985
Actors · July 18, 1985
James Norton
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James Norton is 40 years old, born July 18, 1985 in United Kingdom · Cancer.
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About
James Norton built a reputation for taut dramatic TV roles across prestige British series. Born in 1985 in the UK, he anchored Happy Valley as the twisted Tommy Lee Royce, earning a BAFTA nomination in 2015, and appeared in Grantchester, War & Peace, and McMafia. Recent film and TV work includes Mr. Jones (2019) and House of Guinness (2025). As a Cancer, he tends toward intensity and emotional depth—traits that define his on-screen presence.
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Biography
James Norton became a fixture of quality British television through roles that demanded psychological range. Born 18 July 1985 in the UK, he is best known for playing Tommy Lee Royce in Happy Valley (2014–2023), a performance that earned him a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2015. He also starred in Grantchester (2014–2019), the BBC period crime drama, and took on major roles in War & Peace (2016) and the crime thriller McMafia (2018). On film, he played the title role in Mr. Jones (2019) and more recently appeared as King Harold Godwinson in the BBC historical mini-series King & Conqueror (2025). His latest credited role is Sean Rafferty in House of Guinness (2025). As an actor, Norton works across television, film, and potentially stage, bringing dramatic interpretation to character-driven narratives. Born under Cancer, his creative profile—marked by emotional intuition and psychological acuity—aligns with roles that explore moral ambiguity and inner conflict. His numerological Life Path 3 suggests a communicative, expressive artist drawn to roles requiring articulate emotional complexity.
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Trivia
- Earned a BAFTA Television nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2015 for Happy Valley.
- Played the title character in the 2019 film Mr. Jones.
- Portrayed King Harold Godwinson in the 2025 BBC historical mini-series King & Conqueror.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. James Norton gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Norton?
- James Norton is 40 years old (born July 18, 1985).
- When is James Norton's birthday?
- James Norton was born on July 18, 1985.
- What is James Norton's zodiac sign?
- James Norton is a Cancer, born July 18, 1985.
- What is James Norton's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Norton was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is James Norton from?
- James Norton is from United Kingdom.
- What does James Norton do?
- James Norton is a actor.
- Is James Norton still alive?
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