Oliver Thornton
Oliver Rhoe Thornton is a Welsh stage actor and singer who is best known for his contributions to musical theatre in London's West End.
Life and career
Early life
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, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011.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:- Mark – Duke of York's Theatre
- Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny – Her Majesty's Theatre
- Enjolras – Palace Theatre and Queen's Theatre
- Harrison – Adelphi Theatre
- Rusty the Steam Engine – UK tour
- CB the Red Caboose – Bochum, Germany
- Adam – Palace Theatre
- Adam Gala Charity Concert – Prince Of Wales Theatre
- Frank N Furter – UK tour
- Aladdin – New Wimbledon Theatre
- King Arthur – Two River Theater, New Jersey
- Avi – Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, Off-Broadway
- Claude – Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento
- Bianca – Shakespeare Theater Company, Washington, DC
Filmography
- 2004 - De-Lovely as a member of chorus
- 2010 - Godforsaken as Leo
- 2016 - Blood Prose as Sebastian Arden
- 2017 - The Only Living Boy in New York as part of a gay couple
- 2018 - Madam Secretary, episode "The Magic Rake" as reporter #1
Personal life