Oliver Thornton

Oliver Thornton
Oliver Thornton
Birth name Oliver Rhoe Thornton
Born September 10, 1979 (1979-09-10) (age 32)
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
Genres Vocal, comedy, musical theatre
Occupations Stage actor, singer
Website www.oliverthornton.com

Oliver Thornton (born September 10, 1979) is an stage actor and singer who is best known for his contributions to musical theatre in London's West End. He currently stars in Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre.

Contents

Life and career

Early life

Oliver Rhoe Thornton was born on 10 September 1979 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. Whilst at school, he discovered an interest in performing and studied classical ballet from an early age. He gained further acting experience with the Abergavenny Amateur Operatic Society or AAODS for short which has recently celebrated it's 100th year anniversary.

Training

Thornton began performing in South Wales where he studied classical ballet, before completing a BA Honours degree in Musical Theatre from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

Theatre

Thornton's stage credits include:

Thornton has also sung with theatreland's first supergroup, Teatro (Sony BMG), during their live performances throughout England and Europe.[1] While in Starlight Express's UK tour, Thornton's role was understudied by actor Tim Driesen.[2]

Film

Thornton's screen credits include:

Awards and nominations

Year Nominated work Award Result
2010 Adam (Felicia) in Priscilla Queen of the Desert Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Musical" Won
BroadwayWorld.com UK Award for "Best Leading Actor in a Musical" Pending

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Oliver Dunne — Born 1977 Dublin Nationality Irish Occupation Chef Employer Self employed Known for Michelin star …   Wikipedia

  • Oliver Shoup — Oliver Henry Shoup (* 13. Dezember 1869 im Champaign County, Illinois; † 30. September 1940 in Santa Monica, Kalifornien) war ein US amerikanischer Politiker (Republikanische Partei) und von 1919 bis 1923 der 21. Gouverneur des Bundesstaates… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Oliver P. Snyder — (* 13. November 1833 in Missouri; † 22. November 1882 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas) war ein US amerikanischer Politiker. Zwischen 1871 und 1875 vertrat er den zweiten Wahlbezirk des Bundesstaates A …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Oliver Stone — Nombre real William Oliver Stone Nacimiento 15 de septiembre de 1946 (65 años) …   Wikipedia Español

  • Oliver La Farge — Born Oliver Hazard Perry La Farge December 19, 1901 New York City, New York, U.S. Died August 2, 1963(1963 08 02) (aged 61) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. Occupation Novelist, anthropologist …   Wikipedia

  • Oliver Smith — Oliver Smith, né à Waupun (en) (Wisconsin, États Unis) le 13 février 1918, décédé à New York (État de New York, États Unis) le 23 janvier 1994, est un décorateur, directeur et producteur de théâtre américain, ayant… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Oliver Wolcott — Signature d Oliver Wolcott …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Oliver Wendell Holmes High School — Address 6500 Ingram San Antonio, Texas, 78238 United States Coordinates …   Wikipedia

  • Oliver Henry Shoup — Oliver H. Shoup 22nd Governor of Colorado In office 1919–1923 Preceded by Julius Caldeen Gunter …   Wikipedia

  • Oliver Henry Shoup — (* 13. Dezember 1869 im Champaign County, Illinois; † 30. September 1940 in Santa Monica, Kalifornien) war ein US amerikanischer Politiker (Republikanische Partei) und von 1919 bis 1923 der 21. Gouverneur des Bundesstaates Colorado.… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/11852393 Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”