John Barrowman Picture
STARmeter
Top 500
Up 54 this week

John Barrowman

Actor | Soundtrack

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, and raised in Joliet, Illinois. He returned to the UK, for a 6 month Shakespeare semester with the United States International University of San Diego, but left to star in the musical production of "Anything Goes," with Elaine Page. He went on to star in "Miss Saigon," "Matador," "Rope," and "Hair" at London's West End. Barrowman has homes in London and Cardiff, Wales. See full bio »

Born:

John Scot Barrowman
in Mount Vernon, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info on IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, manager, publicist and legal
Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent John Barrowman? Add or change photos
John Barrowman Still of John Barrowman and Stephen Amell in Arrow Still of John Barrowman and Eve Myles in Torchwood Still of John Barrowman in Arrow John Barrowman Still of John Barrowman in Torchwood
62 photos | 34 videos | 1496 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Glbt Exclusion In Immigration, Nom Condemns Anti-Gay Murder, Robert Pattinson Packs Up In Trash Bags
4 hours ago | The Backlot
Arrow Season Two Will Feature 2 Main Baddies
17 hours ago | ComicBookMovie
John Barrowman To Host Sing Your Face Off
20 hours ago | Boomtron
See all 1496 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
British hotties
a list of 60 people by xundercoverxx created 09 Feb 2012
 
image of name
People who are ruining my life
a list of 34 people by saphira-309-584356 created 04 Mar 2012
 
image of name
Hottest actors
a list of 789 people by Rodrigo_Amaro created 2 months ago
 
image of name
The Amazing People of this Planet
a list of 178 people by kris1795 created 3 months ago
 
image of name
hot guys
a list of 600 people by helenap12 created 20 Feb 2012
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of John Barrowman.
6 nominations See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (25 titles)
2013 Gilded Lilys (TV movie) (in production)
Julius Ashford Lily
 
2012-2013 Arrow (TV series)
Malcolm Merlyn
– Sacrifice (2013) … Malcolm Merlyn
– Darkness on the Edge of Town (2013) … Malcolm Merlyn
– The Undertaking (2013) … Malcolm Merlyn
– Unfinished Business (2013) … Malcolm Merlyn
– Salvation (2013) … Malcolm Merlyn
See all 13 episodes »
 
2013 Scandal (TV series)
– Any Questions? (2013)
 
2013 All Stars
Matthew
 
2012 Zero Dark Thirty
Jeremy
 
2012 The Nerdist: Comic Con (TV movie)
 
2012 Hustle (TV series)
Dr. Dean Deville
– Eat Yourself Slender (2012) … Dr. Dean Deville
 
2006-2011 Torchwood (TV series)
Captain Jack Harkness
– Miracle Day: The Blood Line (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness
– Miracle Day: The Gathering (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness
– Miracle Day: End of the Road (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness
– Miracle Day: Immortal Sins (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness
– Miracle Day: The Middle Men (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness
See all 41 episodes »
 
2011 Torchwood: Web of Lies (TV series)
Captain Jack Harkness
– Missing Day: Part 9 (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness (voice)
– Missing Day: Part 7 (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness (voice)
– Missing Day: Part 5 (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness (voice)
– Missing Day: Part 4 (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness (voice)
– Missing Day: Part 3 (2011) … Captain Jack Harkness (voice)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2008-2011 Animals at Work (TV series)
Presenter
– Blaze Alpaca Security Guard (2011) … Presenter
– Mocha Lama Golf Caddy (2011) … Presenter
– Layla Public Relations Sloth (2011) … Presenter
– Snowball Dancing Cockatoo (2011) … Presenter
 
2011 Goodnight Burbank (TV series)
John Barrowman
– The Casting Couch (2011) … John Barrowman
 
2011 The Super Hero Squad Show (TV series)
Stranger
– The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill! (Six Against Infinity, Part 1) (2011) … Stranger (voice)
 
2010 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
Patrick Logan
– I Guess This Is Goodbye (2010) … Patrick Logan
– The Ballad of Booth (2010) … Patrick Logan
– A Little Night Music (2010) … Patrick Logan
– We All Deserve to Die (2010) … Patrick Logan
– My Two Young Men (2010) … Patrick Logan
 
2005-2010 Doctor Who (TV series)
Captain Jack Harkness / Captain Jack / Jack / …
– The End of Time: Part Two (2010) … Captain Jack Harkness
– Journey's End (2008) … Captain Jack Harkness
– The Stolen Earth (2008) … Captain Jack Harkness
– Last of the Time Lords (2007) … Captain Jack Harkness
– The Sound of Drums (2007) … Captain Jack Harkness
See all 11 episodes »
 
2009 My Family (TV series)
The Doctor
– The Guru (2009) … The Doctor
 
2009 Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder (TV series)
Camp officer
– Episode #1.7 (2009) … Camp officer
– Episode #1.2 (2009) … Camp officer
 
2008 Hotel Babylon (TV series)
Simon
– Episode #3.6 (2008) … Simon
 
2005 The Producers
Lead Tenor
 
2004 Method
Timothy Stevens
 
2004 De-Lovely
Jack/Musical Performer - "Night and Day"
 
2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon (video)
Ben Carpenter
 
2000-2001 Titans (TV series)
Peter Williams
– Someone Wicked This Way Comes (2001) … Peter Williams
– She Stoops to Conquer (2001) … Peter Williams
– Payback's a Bitch (2000) … Peter Williams
– Angels with Dirty Minds (2000) … Peter Williams
– Secrets & Thighs (2000) … Peter Williams
See all 14 episodes »
 
2000 Putting It Together (TV movie)
The Young Man
 
1995-1996 C.P.W. (TV series)
Peter Fairchild
– You Belong to Me! (1996) … Peter Fairchild (credit only)
– Mermaids Strike Better (1996) … Peter Fairchild (voice)
– Everything Has Its Price (1996) … Peter Fairchild (credit only)
– Out on Bail (1996) … Peter Fairchild
– End of a Marriage (1996) … Peter Fairchild
See all 21 episodes »
 
1987 The Untouchables
Street Person (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
2005 The Producers (performer: "Springtime for Hitler")
 
2004 De-Lovely (performer: "Night and Day" 1932)
 
2000 Putting It Together (TV movie) (performer: "Putting It Together", "Rich and Happy", "Lovely", "Have I Got a Girl for You", "Pretty Women", "Bang!", "Unworthy of Your Love", "Back in Business", "It's Hot Up Here", "Live Alone and Like It", "Marry Me a Little", "Not Getting Married Today", "Being Alive", "Finale/Old Friends")
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2009 Torchwood: Inside the Hub (TV documentary) (thanks)
 
2007 The Friday Night Project (TV series) (thanks - 1 episode)
– Episode #5.14 (2007) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (85 titles)
2013 FANomenon (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2013 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2013 Marie (TV series documentary)
– Ian Ziering & John Barrowman (2013)
 
2013 Sunday Brunch (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.49 (2013) … Himself - Guest (uncredited)
 
2012 The Brit List (TV series)
Himself - Special Guest
– The Doctor Who Ultimate List of Lists (2012) … Himself - Special Guest
 
2012 Attack of the Show! (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 21 November 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 20 November 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 19 November 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 9 November 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 November 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
See all 11 episodes »
 
2005-2012 Loose Women (TV series)
Himself / Herself / Himself - Performer
– Episode #17.14 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #16.8 (2011) … Himself - Performer
– Episode #15.226 (2011) … Herself
– Episode #15.5 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #14.21 (2009) … Himself
See all 14 episodes »
 
2006-2012 This Morning (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest Presenter / Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 20 July 2012 (2012) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 23 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 May 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 November 2006 (2006) … Himself
See all 11 episodes »
 
2012 G4 Presents Comic Con 2012 Live (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2012 Watson & Oliver (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 The Story of Musicals (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2012) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2006-2011 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Host
– Episode #25.12 (2011) … Himself - Host
– Episode #19.5 (2006) … Himself
 
2009-2011 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #8.10 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #7.40 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #6.55 (2009) … Himself
 
2006-2011 The Wright Stuff (TV series)
Himself - Guest Panelist
– Episode #16.24 (2011) … Himself - Guest Panelist
– Episode dated 8 February 2006 (2006) … Himself - Guest Panelist
 
2011 Animals at Work (TV series)
Himself - Host / Himself - Presenter
– Ginny Donkey Therapist (2011) … Himself - Presenter
– Pono the Actor Dog (2011) … Himself - Presenter
– Higgins Dog Detective (2011) … Himself - Presenter
– Frankie Politician Dog (2011) … Himself - Presenter
– Lilly the Kitchen Kitten (2011) … Himself - Host
See all 9 episodes »
 
2011 Daybreak (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 August 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2009-2011 Tonight's the Night (TV series)
Himself - Presenter / Captain Jack Harkness
– Episode #3.1 (2011) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode #1.6 (2009) … Himself - Presenter / Captain Jack Harkness
– Episode #1.5 (2009) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode #1.4 (2009) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode #1.3 (2009) … Himself - Presenter
See all 7 episodes »
 
2005-2011 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Presenter, Actor and Singer
– Episode dated 7 July 2011 (2011) … Himself - Presenter, Actor and Singer
– Episode dated 15 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2011 Goodnight Burbank (TV series)
Himself
– Demon Seed (2011) … Himself
 
2011 My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Eurovision Song Contest: Your Country Needs Blue (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 When Piers Met Andrew Lloyd Webber (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007-2010 Strictly Come Dancing (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Audience Member / Himself - Contestant / …
– Christmas Special (2010) … Himself - Contestant
– Round Ten Results (2008) … Himself
– Round Ten (2008) … Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
– Round Five (2008) … Himself
– Show 6 Results (2007) … Himself - Performer
 
2003-2010 Children in Need (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Performer
– Episode dated 19 November 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 November 2007 (2007) … Himself - Performer
– Episode dated 21 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2010 John Barrowman Live at the Royal Albert Hall (video)
Himself
 
2010 BBC Proms (TV series)
Himself
– Last Night of the Proms (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The 5 O'Clock Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.31 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.5 (2010) … Himself
 
2009-2010 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 March 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2006-2010 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #18.4 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #14.19 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #12.8 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #11.10 (2006) … Himself
 
2006-2010 Dancing on Ice (TV series)
Himself
– Preview Show (2010) … Himself
– Episode #1.8 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2006) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2009 Doctor Who Greatest Moments (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself / Captain Jack Harkness
– Time Travel (2009) … Himself
– The Enemies (2009) … Himself
– The Companions (2009) … Himself
– The Doctor (2009) … Himself/Captain Jack Harkness (also archive footage)
 
2009 Around the World in 80 Days (TV mini-series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #1.5 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 All Star Family Fortunes (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.8 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Torchwood: Inside the Hub (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 5th Gear (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #16.7 (2009) … Himself
 
2006-2009 Torchwood Declassified (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Children of Earth (2009) … Himself
– Episode #2.13 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #2.12 (2008) … Himself
– Death Defying (2008) … Himself
– Animal Pharm (2008) … Himself
See all 22 episodes »
 
2009 The Justin Lee Collins Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Chris Moyles Quiz Night (TV series)
Himself
– John Barrowman, Keith Allen and Patsy Palmer (2009) … Himself
 
2008-2009 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #8.15 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 The Xtra Factor (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.25 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #5.26 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Celebrity Ding Dong (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.5 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 The Making of Me (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– John Barrowman (2008) … Himself
 
2008 How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? (TV series)
Himself - Judge / Himself -Judge
– Episode #1.14 (2008) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.13 (2008) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.12 (2008) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.11 (2008) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.10 (2008) … Himself - Judge
See all 17 episodes »
 
2005-2008 Doctor Who Confidential (TV series documentary)
Himself
– End of an Era (2008) … Himself
– River Runs Deep (2008) … Himself
– 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello (2007) … Himself
– Welcome to Torchwood (2006) … Himself
– The Last Battle (2005) … Himself
See all 7 episodes »
 
2008 The Kids Are All Right (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.8 (2008) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.7 (2008) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.6 (2008) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.5 (2008) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.4 (2008) … Himself - Host
See all 8 episodes »
 
2008 I'd Do Anything (TV series)
Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.12 (2008) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.13 (2008) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.11 (2008) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.10 (2008) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.9 (2008) … Himself - Judge
See all 13 episodes »
 
2008 Ready, Steady, Cook (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 May 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007-2008 Happy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.6 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #1.8 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Big Finish (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 The Big Questions (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.11 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #1.10 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Winner's Story (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 When Joseph Met Maria (TV movie)
Himself - Performer
 
2007 Have I Been Here Before? (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Friday Night Project (TV series)
Himself - Guest Host
– Episode #5.9 (2007) … Himself - Guest Host
 
2007 Live Earth (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Totally Doctor Who (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #2.12 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #2.11 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #2.10 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Would I Lie to You? (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Any Dream Will Do (TV series)
Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.11 (2007) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.10 (2007) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.9 (2007) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.8 (2007) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.7 (2007) … Himself - Judge
See all 11 episodes »
 
2007 The Charlotte Church Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.5 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Weakest Link (TV series)
Himself
– 'Doctor Who' Special (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up (TV special)
Himself
 
2007 A Taste of My Life (TV series documentary)
Himself
– John Barrowman (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The Big Finish (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 The Heaven and Earth Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 December 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? (TV series)
Himself - Judge / Himself
– Connie's Story (2006) … Himself
– Episode #1.8 (2006) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.7 (2006) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.6 (2006) … Himself - Judge
– Episode #1.5 (2006) … Himself - Judge
See all 9 episodes »
 
2006 The Royal Variety Performance 2006 (TV movie)
Performer/Presenter
 
2006 8 Out of 10 Cats (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.7 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Something for the Weekend (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 November 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 GMTV (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 February 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 An Audience with Joan Rivers (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2006 Dancing on Ice: Defrosted (TV series)
Himself
 
2006 The Sound of Musicals (TV series)
Himself / Performer
– Episode #1.1 (2006) … Himself/Performer
 
2006 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Keys to the Castle (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 The 100 Greatest Musicals (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (TV special documentary)
 
1997 5's Company (TV series)
Presenter
 
1996 To Me, to You! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.9 (1996) … Himself
 
1996 Lauren Hutton and... (TV series)
Himself
– John Barrowman (1996) … Himself
 
1988 The Movie Game (TV series)
Himself - Host (1994-1995)
 
1993-1994 Live & Kicking (TV series)
Himself - Presenter
– Episode #2.1 (1994) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 16 April 1994 (1994) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 5 March 1994 (1994) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 5 February 1994 (1994) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 29 January 1994 (1994) … Himself - Presenter
See all 8 episodes »
 
1994 Surprise Surprise! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #11.9 (1994) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (7 titles)
2012 Doctor Who in the U.S. (TV movie)
Various
 
2012 The Destinations of Doctor Who (TV movie)
Jack Harkness
 
2011 The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (TV movie)
Captain Jack Harkness (uncredited)
 
2010 The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (TV movie)
Captain Jack Harkness (uncredited)
 
2009 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
 
2009 Doctor Who Confidential (TV series documentary)
 
2007 Buzzcocks... Imagine a Mildly Amusing Panel Show (TV movie)
Himself
 

Related Videos

Arrow: Season 1: Episode 22 -- With the Undertaking only days away, Malcolm dons his black hood, while Oliver must outwit and/or outfight the Dark Archer in order to save the city. Zero Dark Thirty -- Watch the final theatrical trailer for Kathryn Bigelow's chronicle of the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden. Arrow: Season 1: Episode 21 -- When Felicity discovers a lead that might lead to Walter's whereabouts, Oliver gambles that Felicity can be counted on in the field for the first time.
See all 34 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared in the Los Angeles and Broadway production of "Putting it Together" with Carol Burnett. See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Interviews  | 1 Article  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I'm not the sort that likes to go out and get hammered, I'm not the Hotel Babylon and I let that go years ago now that I am older and wiser. See more »

Trivia:

According to his autobiography, when the part of Will in Will & Grace came down to him and Eric McCormack, the producers decided to go with Eric because, as they told John, he (John) was "too straight-acting." John, meanwhile, is openly gay, but they went with a straight actor for the role. See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces