Oliver Thornton

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.

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 Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny (The Phantom of the Opera) – Her Majesty's Theatre Enjolras (Les Misérables) – Palace Theatre and Queen's Theatre Harrison (Chicago) – Adelphi Theatre Rusty the Steam Engine (Starlight Express) – UK tour CB the Red Caboose (Starlight Express) – Bochum, Germany Adam (Felicia) (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) – Palace Theatre Adam (Children of Eden) Gala Charity Concert – Prince Of Wales Theatre Frank N Furter (Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show) – UK tour Aladdin (Aladdin) – New Wimbledon Theatre King Arthur (Camelot) – Two River Theater, New Jersey Avi (Moses Man) – Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, Off-Broadway Claude (Hair) – Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento Bianca (Taming of the Shrew) – Shakespeare Theater Company, Washington, DC Thornton has also sung with theatreland's first supergroup, Teatro (Sony BMG), during their live performances throughout England and Europe.

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.

Awards and nominations

Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Musical" BroadwayWorld.com UK Award for "Best Featured Actor in a Musical"