James Norton Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography

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Girlfriend: Charlotte Rose Smith

Height: 5′ 10″

Age: 39 Years

Bio/Wiki
Birth Name	James Geoffrey Ian Norton
Nickname	Norm
Profession	Actor
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Colour	Blue
Hair Colour	Dark Brown
Career
Debut	Film: An Education (2009) as a student TV: Inspector George Gently (2012) as 'James Blackstone' (BBC One)
Awards	2014: Best Supporting Actor award for the television series 'Happy Valley' at the Crime Thriller Awards 2024: Best Performer in a Play award for 'A Little Life' at the 24th WhatsOnStage Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth	18 July 1985 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024)	39 Years
Birthplace	Lambeth, London, UK
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Signature
Nationality	British
Hometown	Lambeth
School	• Bramcote School, Scarborough, North Yorkshire (until age 13) • Ampleforth College, England
College/University	• Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge (2004-2007) • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London (2010)
Educational Qualification(s)	• A degree in Theology (hons.) from Fitzwilliam College • BA in Acting Degree (H Level) from RADA
Religion	Christianity (Catholicism)
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Piercing	Left Earlobe
Social Media	Instagram
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Jessie Buckley (actor, singer) (2015-2017) • Imogen Poots (actor) (2018-2023) • Charlotte Rose Smith (artist) (2023 - Present)
Family
Parents	Father- Hugh Biddulph Norton (former lecturer at Hull College) Mother- Lavinia Jane Norman (teacher)
Siblings	Brother- None Sister- Jessica Norton (physician)
Grandparents	Grandfather- Ian Norton (colonial official in Tanganyika) (deceased) Grandmother- Jean (daughter of Colonel Francis) Great-grandfather- Hugh Ross Norton OBE (Archdeacon of Sudbury)
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Audi Q5
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	£4.9 million (as of 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts About James Norton

James Norton grew up in Malton, North Yorkshire.

At 15, he worked at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough.
A childhood picture of James Norton

Norton later studied Theology at Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge and graduated with First Class Honours in 2007. He then received a travel grant from the college and went to Northern India, where he taught at 16 schools. His main area of study was Hinduism and Buddhism.

Norton was part of The Marlowe Society at Cambridge University, where he acted in many theatrical productions. In 2007, He played ‘Posthumus’ in the play Cymbeline, directed by Trevor Nunn, to celebrate the society’s 100th anniversary.

James Norton was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 22.
James Norton’s Instagram post on ‘Diabetes Awareness Week’

James has been part of many theatrical productions including ‘Posh’ (2010) performed at the Royal Court Theatre in London, ‘Journey’s End’ (2011) performed at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London, and ‘Belleville’ (2017-2018) performed at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
James Norton as ‘Miles Richards’ in ‘Posh’ (2010)

In 2012, he played the role of ‘Owen’ in the film ‘Cheerful Weather for the Wedding.’

In 2013, he appeared as ‘Guy Edwards’ and ‘Oliver Ashford’ in the films ‘Rush’ and ‘Belle’ respectively.
James Norton as ‘Guy Edwards’ in a still from the film ‘Rush’ (2013)

He played the role of ‘Sidney Chambers’ in the television series ‘Grantchester’ (2014-2019) which aired on ITV.

His appearance as ‘Tommy Lee Royce’ in BBC One’s crime drama series ‘Happy Valley’ (2014-2023) earned him more recognition.
James Norton as ‘Tommy Lee Royce’ in a still from the television series ‘Happy Valley’ (2014-2023)

In 2014, Norton lent his voice to the character ‘Cole’ of the video game ‘Dragon Age: Inquisition.’
A still of the character ‘Cole’ from the video game ‘Dragon Age: Inquisition’ (2014)

In 2015, he became a trustee of the Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST).

His performance as ‘Gareth Jones’ in the thriller biographical film ‘Mr. Jones’ (2019) was highly appreciated by the viewers and critics.
James Norton as ‘Gareth Jones’ in a still from the thriller biographical film ‘Mr. Jones’ (2019)

In 2017, James met actor Imogen Poots while working on the film ‘War & Peace’ and play ‘Belleville.’ They soon began dating, moved in together, and got engaged in February 2022. However, the duo broke up before Christmas in 2023.

Norton has appeared in many other films including ‘Nowhere Special’ (2020), ‘Things Heard & Seen’ (2021), ‘Rogue Agent’ (2022), ‘Ex-Husbands’ (2023), and ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ (2024).
James Norton (as John), along with Daniel Lamont (as Michael), in the film ‘Nowhere Special’ (2020)

He has worked for various other television series such as HBO’s ‘The Nevers’ (2021-2023).
James Norton as ‘Hugo Swan’ in a still from the television series ‘The Nevers’ (2021-2023)