James NortonActor Evolution · YouTube
James Norton
Known for
James Norton is an English actor born in Lambeth, London, known for a range of British television leads and Hollywood supporting roles. He played the gentle tutor John Brooke in Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women' and appeared in Ron Howard's Formula One drama 'Rush'. On television he has built a strong reputation through 'Happy Valley' and 'Grantchester', and more recently joined the cast of 'House of the Dragon' as Lord Ormund Hightower. Norton has become one of British television's most consistently praised leading men, with a growing international film profile.
James Norton
28 Movies
19 Series
James Norton is an English actor born in Lambeth, London, known for a range of British television leads and Hollywood supporting roles. He played the gentle tutor John Brooke in Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women' and appeared in Ron Howard's Formula One drama 'Rush'. On television he has built a strong reputation through 'Happy Valley' and 'Grantchester', and more recently joined the cast of 'House of the Dragon' as Lord Ormund Hightower. Norton has become one of British television's most consistently praised leading men, with a growing international film profile.
Movies
Plays John Brooke
Little Women
2019
Plays Guy Edwards
Rush
2013
Producer
Plays Robert Freegard
Rogue Agent
2022
Plays Jamie
Flatliners
2017
Plays Chris Blackwell
Bob Marley: One Love
2024
Plays Oliver Ashford
Belle
2013
Plays Bob
Sunny Dancer
2026
Plays Bjorn
Northmen: A Viking Saga
2014
Plays George Claire
Things Heard & Seen
2021
Plays Gareth Jones
Mr. Jones
2019
Plays Sir Clifford Chatterley
Lady Chatterley's Lover
2015
Plays Lone Man
Hollow
2014
Plays Clarinettist
Mr. Turner
2014
Plays Student
An Education
2009
Plays Young Charles
Hero
2018
Plays John
Nowhere Special
2020
Plays Philip
Hampstead
2017
Plays Robert Edwards
JOY
2024
Plays Cowboy
Superbloom
2026
Plays Harry
Angelica
2017
Plays Owen
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding
2012
Plays Brian Epstein
The Beatles: Paul
2028
Plays Nick Pearce
Ex-Husbands
2024
Plays Ralph
Bonobo
2014
TV Shows
Plays Sidney Chambers
Grantchester
2014
Plays Tommy Lee Royce
Happy Valley
2014
Plays Lord Ormund Hightower
House of the Dragon
2022
Plays Alex Godman
McMafia
2018
Producer
Plays Harold Godwinson
King & Conqueror
2025
Plays Sean Rafferty
House of Guinness
2025
Plays Stephen Ward
The Trial of Christine Keeler
2019
Plays Andrei Bolkonsky
War and Peace
2016
Plays Hugo Swann
The Nevers
2021
Producer
Plays Pete Riley
Playing Nice
2025
Plays Young Duncan Grant
Life in Squares
2015
Plays Henry Alveston
Death Comes to Pemberley
2013
Plays Kolia
Restless
2012
Plays Will Martin
The Great War: The People's Story
2014
Plays Michael Prence
By Any Means
2013
Plays Onegin
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Ryan Pound
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Jimmy Belford
Blandings
2013
Plays James Blackstone
Inspector George Gently
2008
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Wife & Dog
Full Filmography
The Beatles: John
Brian Epstein
2028
Film
The Beatles: George
Brian Epstein
2028
Film
The Beatles: Paul
Brian Epstein
2028
Film
The Beatles: Ringo
Brian Epstein
2028
Film
House of the Dragon
Lord Ormund Hightower · 8 episodes
2026
TV
Sunny Dancer
Bob
2026
Film
Superbloom
Cowboy
2026
Film
Playing Nice
Pete Riley · 4 episodes
2025
TV
King & Conqueror
Harold Godwinson · 8 episodes
2025
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Norton and where are they from?
James Norton is 41 years old, born on July 18, 1985 in Lambeth, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of James Norton?
James Norton is best known for roles in Rush, Little Women, Flatliners.
How many movies has James Norton been in?
Over a 17-year career (since 2009), James Norton has appeared in 28 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was James Norton's first movie?
The career of James Norton began with An Education (2009).
What is James Norton's most recent movie or series?
James Norton's most recent release is Sunny Dancer, which premiered on August 12, 2026.
What TV shows has James Norton appeared in?
On television, James Norton has appeared in House of the Dragon, Black Mirror, Doctor Who, The Nevers.
Does James Norton have any upcoming projects?
Yes, James Norton's upcoming work includes: Wife & Dog (2027), The Beatles: Paul (2028), The Beatles: John (2028).
James Norton
1985-07-18 · Lambeth, London, England, UK
James Geoffrey Ian Norton (born 18 July 1985) is an English actor. He is known for roles in the television series Happy Valley (2014–2023), Grantchester (2014–2019), War & Peace (2016), and McMafia (2018). He played the title role in the 2019 film Mr. Jones. He played King Harold Godwinson in the 2025 BBC historical mini-series King & Conqueror. He earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the British Academy Television Awards in 2015 for his performance as Tommy Lee Royce in Happy Valley. He is also part of the main cast of House of Guinness (2025) and House of the Dragon (2026). Norton has a reputation for portraying villainous or complicated, morally conflicted characters.
Description above is from the Wikipedia article James Norton (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA; full list of contributors is on Wikipedia.