John Barrowman is a popular Scottish-American actor who is most renowned for his several famous roles in the American TV industry and the British TV industry.
Besides his TV appearances, John Barrowman is also a famous theater artist and has appeared in numerous super hit stage plays till date.
Apart from being a talented actor, John Barrowman is also a popular TV show host, a skilled singer, and a renowned author as well as comic book writer too. Although John Barrowman has not won any significant awards for his acting, John Barrowman has had several award nominations and earned several honors also.
About John Barrowman
Bio | |
| Real Name | John Scot Barrowman |
| Nickname | John Barrowman |
| Date of Birth | 11th March 1967 |
| Age | 57 |
| Nationality | Scottish-American |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Place of Birth | Glasgow (Scotland) |
| Education | Graduate from Joliet West High School (Illinois) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 6 ft 1" (183 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 175 lbs (80 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Scot Barrowman (Employee at Caterpillar Heavy Machinery Company) |
| Mother | Marion Barrowman (Singer/Record Shop Clerk) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Partner | Scott Gill (Architect) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actor/Singer/TV Host/Author/Comic Book Writer |
| Net Worth | INR 28,00,00,000 (USD 4 Million) |
| Famous for | MOVIES - Shark Attack-3: Megalodon (2003), Method, De-Lovely (2004), The Producers (2005), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Fireman Sam: Set for Action! (2018) TELEVISION - Central Park West (1995-1996), Titans (2000-2001), Doctor Who (2005-2010), Torchwood (2006-2011), Tonight's The Night (2009-2011), Desperate Housewives (2010), Arrow (2012-2018), The Flash - "Legends of Today" (2015), Reign - "Intruders" (2016), DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2017), The Flash - "Duet" (2017) THEATER - Anything goes (1989 & 2003-2004), Miss Saigon (1990-1991), Matador (1991), The Phantom of the Opera (1992), Rope (1993), Sunset Boulevard (1994 & 1996), Evita (1997), Hay, Mr Producer! (1998), Beauty and the Beast (1999), Company (2002), Love's Labour's Lost (2003), Chicago (2004), A Few Good Men (2005), Cinderella (2005-2006), Jack and the Beanstalk (2006-2007 & 2012-2013), Aladdin (2007-2008), Robin Hood: The Pantomime Adventure (2008-2009 & 2009-2010), Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates (2011-2012), Dick Mc Whittington (2013-2014) ALBUMS - Songs from Grease (1994), Aspect of Lloyd Webber (1997), Reflections from Broadway (2000), Swings Cole Porter (2004), Another Side (2007), Music Music Music (2008), John Barrowman (2010), You Raise Me Up (2014) |
| First Movie | Shark Attack-3: Megalodon 2003) |
| Hobbies | Loves to sing and act |
John Barrowman is a highly talented actor and singer and has made a name in the English and American theater industry with remarkable performances. Apart from his musical stage plays, John Barrowman is also recognized for his role in the super hit TV series ‘Torchwood’ and ‘Arrow’.
John Barrowman’s age is around 57, as John Barrowman was born on the 11th of March, 1967 in Glasgow, Scotland. John Barrowman’s height is around 6 ft 1 inches (183 cm) while John Barrowman’s weight is around 80 kg (175 lbs). In his spare time, John Barrowman lists singing and acting as part of his hobbies.
John Barrowman’s father was Scot Barrowman, who worked with the Caterpillar Heavy Machinery Company, while John Barrowman’s Marion Barrowman was a singer who also worked as a clerk at a music store. Although John Barrowman has an older sister and an older brother, we do not have much information about them. John Barrowman is homosexual and John Barrowman’s partner is Scott Gill, who is an architect by profession. John Barrowman and his partner Scott Gill were married in a civil ceremony in July of 2013 in America.
Thanks to his success as a TV and theater artist, John Barrowman’s net worth is estimated around INR 28 crores (USD 4 Million).
Although John Barrowman has not won any acting awards till date, John Barrowman has had 4 award nominations to his credit – 1 Laurence Olivier Award nomination, 1 BAFTA Cymru Award nomination and 2 TV Quick Award nomination.
John Barrowman has also been honored with being appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), an honorary degree by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2014 and also awarded the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award in 2016, for his vocal support for the LGBTQ community.
Interesting Facts About John Barrowman
- John Barrowman is a teetotaler and does not smoke nor does he drink alcohol.
- Although John Barrowman was born in Glasgow, Scotland, his family shifted to Joliet, Illinois when he was 8 years old for his father’s job at the Caterpillar Heavy Machinery Company.
- John Barrowman was a gifted singer and performer and his talents were recognized and encouraged by his English and music tutors while in school.
- John Barrowman avoided being made fun of his Scottish accent originally by learning to speak in an American accent by mimicking his classmates.
- John Barrowman is not only popular for his support for the LGBTQ community but is also renowned for spreading awareness about conserving the environment too.
- John Barrowman was a huge fan of Doctor Who and ended up performing in over 5 episodes in the recent super hit TV series.
- John Barrowman has been a part of the entertainment industry from over 25 years now.
