James Norton: podcast appearances and interviews

James Geoffrey Ian Norton, born on 18 July 1985, is an English actor known for his work across television and film. His notable television roles include characters in the series Happy Valley from 2014 to 2023, Grantchester from 2014 to 2019, War & Peace in 2016, and McMafia in 2018. He received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the British Academy Television Awards in 2015 for his portrayal of Tommy Lee Royce in Happy Valley. In film, he played the title role in Mr. Jones in 2019. Norton also appeared as King Harold Godwinson in the 2025 BBC historical mini-series King & Conqueror. His recent work includes a role as Ormund Hightower in the third season of House of the Dragon in 2026, demonstrating his continued presence in high-profile television series.