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Oliver Thornton

{{short description|British actor, singer (b. 1979)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}

{{BLP sources|date=August 2020}}

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|background = solo_singer

|birth_name = Oliver Rhoe Thornton

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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|9|10|df=y}}

|birth_place = Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales

|genre = Vocal, comedy, musical theatre

|occupation = Stage actor, singer

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Oliver Rhoe Thornton (born 10 September 1979) is a Welsh stage actor and singer who is best known for his contributions to musical theatre in London's West End.

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.{{cn|date=February 2023}}

= 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 Theatre{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny (The Phantom of the Opera) – Her Majesty's Theatre{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Enjolras (Les Misérables) – Palace Theatre and Queen's Theatre{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Harrison (Chicago) – Adelphi Theatre{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Rusty the Steam Engine (Starlight Express) – UK tour{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • CB the Red Caboose (Starlight Express) – Bochum, Germany{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Adam (Felicia) (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) – Palace Theatre{{cite news |title=Close-up: Oliver Thornton |last=Sauma |first=Luiza |date=29 March 2009 |newspaper=The Independent |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/close-up-oliver-thornton-1654138.html |access-date=12 August 2020}}{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Adam (Children of Eden) Gala Charity Concert – Prince Of Wales Theatre{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Frank N Furter (Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show) – UK tour{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Aladdin (Aladdin) – New Wimbledon Theatre{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • King Arthur (Camelot) – Two River Theater, New Jersey{{cite news |title=Stripped-Down 'Camelot' Is Freed from Its Heavy Armor |last=Sommers |first=Michael |date=5 December 2014 |newspaper=The New York Times |language=en-US |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/nyregion/a-review-of-camelot-in-red-bank.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=2020-08-12 |issn=0362-4331}}{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Avi (Moses Man) – Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, Off-Broadway{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Claude (Hair) – Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}
  • Bianca (Taming of the Shrew) – Shakespeare Theater Company, Washington, DC{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}

Thornton has also sung with theatreland's first supergroup, Teatro (Sony BMG), during their live performances throughout England and Europe.{{when|reason=a whole lot of unreferenced works with no concept of when the performances took place|date=November 2022}}

= Filmography =

Personal life

Thornton is openly gay.{{Cite web|url=https://www.out.com/out-exclusives/hot-list/2009/05/14/hot-list-oliver-thornton|title = Hot List: Oliver Thornton|date = 14 May 2009}}

Awards and nominations

{{awards table}}

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|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|2010

|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|Adam (Felicia) in Priscilla Queen of the Desert

|Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Musical"

|{{won}}

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|BroadwayWorld.com UK Award for "Best Featured Actor in a Musical"

|{{Won}}

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References

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External links

  • {{IMDb name}}

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Category:Living people

Category:Alumni of the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

Category:Welsh male musical theatre actors

Category:1979 births

Category:21st-century Welsh male actors

Category:Actors from Abergavenny

Category:Male actors from Monmouthshire