Actor
John Barrowman
- Born: 11 March 1967, Mount Vernon, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $4 million
John Barrowman is a versatile actor known for his roles in television and theatre. He gained fame as Captain Jack Harkness in 'Doctor Who' and its spin-off 'Torchwood'. Barrowman is noted for his powerful singing voice and engaging personality, making him a…
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About John Barrowman
John Barrowman is a versatile actor known for his roles in television and theatre. He gained fame as Captain Jack Harkness in 'Doctor Who' and its spin-off 'Torchwood'. Barrowman is noted for his powerful singing voice and engaging personality, making him a beloved figure in musical theatre and television entertainment.
- Born
- 11 March 1967, Mount Vernon, New York, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
- Spouses
- Scott Gill (2013-present)
- Parents
- John Barrowman Sr., Joan Barrowman
- Estimated net worth
- $4 million
Fun facts about John Barrowman
- John Barrowman is also a talented singer and has released several albums showcasing his vocal abilities.
- He is known for his energetic stage presence and has performed in numerous West End musicals.
Famous John Barrowman quotes
“I'm Captain Jack Harkness. I can do anything.”
“I didn't do it for you. I did it for me.”
“It's not about the destination, it's about the journey.”
John Barrowman filmography
Cast (96)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John Barrowman - Laid Bare Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2021 | Speech & Debate: Legacy Movie | Lucian Angelo | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks Movie | Captain Jack Harkness | 6.0 |
| 2019 | Shopping with Keith Lemon TV | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2019 | Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins TV | Self - Recruit 13 | 6.3 |
| 2018 | Fireman Sam: Set for Action! Movie | Flex Dexter (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2018 | Keith Lemon: Coming in America TV | Self | |
| 2017 | All Star Musicals TV | Self - Host | 8.0 |
| 2016 | Disney's Broadway Hits at London's Royal Albert Hall Movie | Himself / Host | 7.9 |
| 2016 | 50 Years of Star Trek Movie | Self | 6.2 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DC's Legends of Tomorrow TV | Malcolm Merlyn | 7.2 |
| 2014 | The Flash TV | Cutter Moran | 7.7 |
| 2014 | The Flash TV | Malcolm Merlyn | 7.7 |
| 2014 | Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion Movie | Self / Captain Jack Harkness (archive footage) | 8.1 |
| 2014 | The Wil Wheaton Project TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2013 | The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2013 | Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2013 | Through the Keyhole TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2013 | Gilded Lilys Movie | Julius Ashford Lily | 8.0 |
| 2013 | All Stars Movie | Matthew | 5.5 |
| 2012 | Zero Dark Thirty Movie | Jeremy | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Arrow TV | Malcolm Merlyn | 6.8 |
| 2012 | Scandal TV | The Fixer | 7.2 |
| 2012 | The Story of Musicals TV | Self | |
| 2011 | The Ballad of Russell & Julie Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2011 | Doctor Who: Tales Lost in Time Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV | Self - Participant | 6.0 |
| 2011 | Talking Dead TV | Himself | 7.2 |
| 2011 | Torchwood: Web of Lies TV | Captain Jack Harkness (voice) | 5.8 |
| 2011 | Goodnight Burbank TV | Unknown character | |
| 2011 | My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen Movie | Self | |
| 2011 | Eurovision: Your Country Needs Blue Movie | Self | |
| 2010 | John Barrowman: Live at the Royal Albert Hall Movie | Himself | 9.0 |
| 2010 | The Michael Ball Show TV | Self | |
| 2010 | Doctor Who: The End of Time Movie | Captain Jack Harkness | 8.5 |
| 2009 | Animals at Work TV | Himself - Host | 8.0 |
| 2009 | An Evening with John Barrowman Movie | Himself | 7.0 |
| 2009 | The Super Hero Squad Show TV | Stranger (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2009 | Doctor Who Greatest Moments TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2009 | Alan Carr: Chatty Man TV | Self - Guest | 5.2 |
| 2009 | Tonight's the Night TV | Unknown character | |
| 2009 | Chris Moyles' Quiz Night TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2009 | The Justin Lee Collins Show TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder TV | Camp officer | |
| 2008 | Celebrity Juice TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 2008 | The Making of Me TV | Himself | |
| 2008 | Doctor Who Monster Files TV | Captain Jack Harkness | |
| 2008 | I'd Do Anything TV | Himself - Judge | |
| 2008 | Bizarre ER TV | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2008 | Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong TV | Self | 4.0 |
| 2007 | David Tennant's Video Diary Movie | Self | 9.3 |
| 2007 | The Big Questions TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 2007 | The Alan Titchmarsh Show TV | Self | 4.5 |
| 2007 | Would I Lie to You? TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2007 | Any Dream Will Do TV | Self - Judge | 5.0 |
| 2007 | The 50 Greatest Television Dramas Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | It Started with Swap Shop Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | Torchwood TV | Jack Harkness | 7.3 |
| 2006 | The Charlotte Church Show TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2006 | The One Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 2006 | How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria? TV | Self - Judge | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Totally Doctor Who TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2006 | Hotel Babylon TV | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 2006 | Hotel Babylon TV | Simon | 7.3 |
| 2006 | Dancing on Ice TV | Self - Judge | 5.3 |
| 2006 | The Sound of Musicals TV | Self - Performer | |
| 2005 | The Producers Movie | Lead Tenor | 6.2 |
| 2005 | 8 Out of 10 Cats TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who TV | Captain Jack Harkness | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who Confidential TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2005 | The Friday Night Project TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2005 | The Friday Night Project TV | Self - Host | 6.0 |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Patrick Logan | 7.9 |
| 2004 | De-Lovely Movie | Musical Performer - "Night and Day" | 6.1 |
| 2004 | Method Movie | Timothy Stevens | 4.8 |
| 2004 | Strictly Come Dancing TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2004 | Hustle TV | Dr. Dean Deville | 7.7 |
| 2003 | QI TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 2002 | Shark Attack 3: Megalodon Movie | Ben Carpenter | 4.7 |
| 2002 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2002 | Fifth Gear TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2001 | Putting It Together Movie | The Young Man | 6.5 |
| 2000 | Titans TV | Peter Williams | 5.7 |
| 1998 | Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh Movie | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks TV | Self - Panellist | 7.1 |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks TV | Self - Presenter | 7.1 |
| 1996 | To Me... To You... TV | Himself | 6.0 |
| 1995 | Central Park West TV | Peter Fairchild | 4.9 |
| 1994 | Ready, Steady, Cook TV | Self - Guest | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Live & Kicking TV | Self - Presenter | 6.0 |
| 1993 | Live & Kicking TV | Self - Showbiz Presenter | 6.0 |
| 1993 | GMTV TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1988 | This Morning TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1987 | Daytime Live TV | Unknown character | 3.5 |
| 1987 | The Untouchables Movie | Street Person (uncredited) | 7.8 |
| TBA | Broadway: The Next Generation Movie | Self |
Crew (2)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | John Barrowman: Live at the Royal Albert Hall Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 9.0 |
| 2009 | An Evening with John Barrowman Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
Latest releases
- John Barrowman - Laid Bare2025
- Speech & Debate: Legacy2021 / TMDB 8.0
- Fireman Sam: Set for Action!2018 / TMDB 6.2
- Disney's Broadway Hits at London's Royal Albert Hall2016 / TMDB 7.9
- 50 Years of Star Trek2016 / TMDB 6.2
- Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion2014 / TMDB 8.1
Questions about John Barrowman
What are some of John Barrowman's most famous roles?
John Barrowman is best known for his portrayal of Captain Jack Harkness in 'Doctor Who' and 'Torchwood', as well as his role in 'Arrow'.
Has John Barrowman won any awards?
Yes, John Barrowman has received several awards for his performances, including the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actor.
What was John Barrowman's first major film?
John Barrowman's first major film role was in 'The Producers' (2005), where he played the character of Roger De Bris.
What are John Barrowman's most successful films?
Some of John Barrowman's most successful projects include 'Doctor Who', 'Torchwood', and his appearances in various musicals.
What is John Barrowman's net worth?
John Barrowman's estimated net worth is around $4 million, primarily from his acting and singing career.
Is John Barrowman involved in theatre?
Yes, John Barrowman has a strong background in theatre and has performed in numerous West End productions, including 'Anything Goes' and 'La Cage aux Folles'.
What is John Barrowman's background?
John Barrowman was born in New York but raised in Scotland. He has dual citizenship in the USA and the UK.
Has John Barrowman released any music?
Yes, John Barrowman has released several albums, showcasing his vocal talent and love for music, including original songs and covers.