John Barrowman facts for kids
|
John Barrowman
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born |
John Barrowman
11 March 1967 |
| Citizenship | British, American |
| Alma mater | Alliant International University |
| Occupation | Entertainer |
| Years active | 1989-present |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Partner(s) | Scott Gill (1993-present) |
John Barrowman MBE (born 11 March 1967) is a Scottish-American actor. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom but moved to Joliet, Illinois in the United States when he was 8 years old and grew up there. He is citizen of both the United Kingdom and the United States because of this. Barrowman was a contestant on the first series of Dancing on Ice in 2006.
Acting and presenting
Barrowman is most known for playing the character Captain Jack Harkness in the television series Doctor Who and Torchwood. He is also a famous musical actor and singer. He has appeared in many musicals, as well as television shows about musicals. He also has been a presenter for series such as Live & Kicking and, the Hollow Earth trilogy. He is currently staring in CW's Arrow as Malcolm Merlyn.
Personal life
Barrowman is openly gay. He has been in a relationship with Scott Gill since 1993. They have been civil partners since 2006. They married in 2013.
Images for kids
-
John Barrowman at the Phoenix Comicon (2013)
-
Barrowman in July 2014
