Oliver Thornton
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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 (AAODS), which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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 (Rent) – Duke of York's TheatreScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny (The Phantom of the Opera) – Her Majesty's TheatreScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Enjolras (Les Misérables) – Palace Theatre and Queen's TheatreScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Harrison (Chicago) – Adelphi TheatreScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Rusty the Steam Engine (Starlight Express) – UK tourScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- CB the Red Caboose (Starlight Express) – Bochum, GermanyScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Adam (Felicia) (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) – Palace Theatre[1]Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Adam (Children of Eden) Gala Charity Concert – Prince Of Wales TheatreScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Frank N Furter (Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show) – UK tourScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Aladdin (Aladdin) – New Wimbledon TheatreScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- King Arthur (Camelot) – Two River Theater, New Jersey[2]Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Avi (Moses Man) – Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, Off-BroadwayScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Claude (Hair) – Wells Fargo Pavilion, SacramentoScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Bianca (Taming of the Shrew) – Shakespeare Theater Company, Washington, DCScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
Thornton has also sung with theatreland's first supergroup, Teatro (Sony BMG), during their live performances throughout England and Europe.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Filmography
- 2004 - De-Lovely as a member of chorus
- 2010 - Godforsaken as Leo
- 2016 - Blood Prose as Sebastian Arden (short film)
- 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
Thornton is openly gay.[3]
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Nominee / 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 Featured Actor in a Musical" | Won |
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References
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External links
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