Jonny McPherson

{{Infobox person

| name = Jonny McPherson

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|01|04|df=y}}

| birth_place = Kingston upon Thames, London, England

| occupation = Actor

| years_active = 2008–present

| television = Emmerdale

| education = Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art

}}

Jonny McPherson (born 4 January 1982) is an English actor, known for his role as Liam Cavanagh on the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale. As well as his appearances on the soap, McPherson has also appeared in various short films

Early and personal life

McPherson was born on 4 January 1982 in Kingston upon Thames, London.{{cite news |title=Inside Emmerdale star Jonny McPherson's life away from the soap and relationship with co-star Natalie J Robb |url=https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/jonny-mcpherson-emmerdale-life-dating-23432058 |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=OK! |archive-date=24 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924220252/https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/jonny-mcpherson-emmerdale-life-dating-23432058 |url-status=live }} He trained in acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.{{cite news |title=Inside Jonny McPherson's life away from Emmerdale with co-star girlfriend Natalie J Robb |url=https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/emmerdale/jonny-mcpherson-liam-cavanagh-girlfriend-natalie-j-robb/ |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=Heart}} McPherson began dating Emmerdale co-star Natalie J. Robb in January 2020. Due to the COVID-19 lockdowns, the two decided to move in with each other later that year. The two split in 2021.{{cite news |title=Emmerdale star Jonny McPherson opens up over unique home life after split from Natalie J Robb |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a36752894/emmerdale-jonny-mcpherson-home-life-natalie-j-robb/ |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=Digital Spy |archive-date=26 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126144823/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a36752894/emmerdale-jonny-mcpherson-home-life-natalie-j-robb/ |url-status=live }} As of 2023, he is in a relationship.{{cite news |title=Emmerdale's Jonny McPherson confirms relationship after split from co-star |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a43984453/emmerdale-jonny-mcpherson-confirms-relationship/ |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=Digital Spy}} McPherson lived in a houseboat for several years but decided to sell it due to his acting commitments on Emmerdale, after which he moved into a flat in Leeds.

Career

In 2008, McPherson made his television debut in two episodes of the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale. He portrayed Jonathan Boam, a doctor.{{cite news |title=9 Emmerdale stars who played more than one role in the soap |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a33404829/emmerdale-cast-multiple-roles/ |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=Digital Spy |archive-date=31 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231223901/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a33404829/emmerdale-cast-multiple-roles/ |url-status=live }} He appeared again in 2010 as a nurse, before making other small appearances in 2011 and 2013. In 2014, he began portraying Liam Cavanagh, a doctor who appeared on a recurring basis as part of regular characters' medical stories.{{cite news |title=Emmerdale's Liam star Jonny McPherson's life off TV with new partner after co-star split |url=https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/emmerdales-liam-star-jonny-mcphersons-34008841 |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=OK!}} McPherson was promoted to be a regular cast member in 2018, with a fictional family introduced alongside him.{{cite news |title=Emmerdale promotes Dr Cavanagh to show regular as a new love triangle begins |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a860543/emmerdale-spoilers-dr-cavanagh-jonny-mcpherson-regular/ |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=Digital Spy |archive-date=28 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828074439/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a860543/emmerdale-spoilers-dr-cavanagh-jonny-mcpherson-regular/ |url-status=live }} In 2021, he made a cameo appearance as Liam in fellow ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street as part of a special crossover event involving multiple British soaps to promote the topic of climate change ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.{{cite news |title=Coronation Street fans startled after spotting Emmerdale's Dr Cavanagh in Weatherfield |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/coronation-street-fans-startled-after-25352167 |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=Daily Mirror}}

In 2010, McPherson made his stage debut, appearing in A Yorkshire Christmas Carol. He made numerous theatre appearances until 2017, when he began filming on Emmerdale regularly.{{cite web |title=Jonny McPherson |url=https://app.spotlight.com/5890-6720-4609 |publisher=Spotlight |access-date=2 April 2025}} In 2016, he appeared in the short film Night Owls, for which he received five award wins for.