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|aka = John Scot Barrowman | |aka = John Scot Barrowman | ||
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'''John Barrowman''', {{w|Order of the British Empire|MBE}} appeared as [[Captain]] [[Jack Harkness]], beginning in the television story ''[[The Empty Child (TV story)|The Empty Child]]'' in 2005, leaving the series after the [[series 1 (Doctor Who)|series 1]] finale, ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]''. Barrowman subsequently portrayed Captain Jack in a spin-off series, ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'', which premièred in October 2006. Barrowman has continued to appear as Captain Jack in several episodes of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' from 2007 to 2010 as well as a surprise cameo in the 2020 story ''[[Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)|Fugitive of the Judoon]]''. He has also appeared in a number of audio dramas produced for [[BBC Radio]], and in the [[Big Finish Torchwood series]]. Barrowman also narrated the BBC Website feature ''[[Monster Files]]'' (in character) until [[Matt Smith]] took over [[David Tennant]]'s role as [[the Doctor]], after which [[Alex Kingston]] began narrating them. | }}{{you may|John Barrowman (in-universe)|n1=the parody character|Jon Bowman}} | ||
'''John Scot Barrowman''', {{w|Order of the British Empire|MBE}} (born [[11 March (people)|11 March]] [[1967 (people)|1967]]<ref>[https://guide.doctorwhonews.net/person.php?name=JohnBarrowman Doctor Who Guide]</ref>) appeared as [[Captain]] [[Jack Harkness]], beginning in the television story ''[[The Empty Child (TV story)|The Empty Child]]'' in 2005, leaving the series after the [[series 1 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 1]] finale, ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]''. Barrowman subsequently portrayed Captain Jack in a spin-off series, ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'', which premièred in October 2006. Barrowman has continued to appear as Captain Jack in several episodes of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' from 2007 to 2010 as well as a surprise cameo in the 2020 story ''[[Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)|Fugitive of the Judoon]]'' and the 2021 New Year's Special ''[[Revolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Revolution of the Daleks]]''. He has also appeared in a number of audio dramas produced for [[BBC Radio]], and in the [[Big Finish Torchwood series]]. Barrowman also narrated the BBC Website feature ''[[Monster Files]]'' (in character) until [[Matt Smith]] took over [[David Tennant]]'s role as [[the Doctor]], after which [[Alex Kingston]] began narrating them. | |||
In 2009, he wrote the ''[[Torchwood Magazine]]'' comic story ''[[ | In 2009, he wrote the ''[[Torchwood Magazine]]'' comic story ''[[The Selkie (comic story)|The Selkie]]'' with his sister, [[Carole E. Barrowman|Carole]], followed by the novel ''[[Exodus Code (novel)|Exodus Code]]'' in [[2012 (releases)|2012]] and the [[Torchwood (2016)|''Torchwood'' comic series]] beginning in [[2016 (releases)|2016]]. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
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He holds a dual United Kingdom/[[United States]] passport, which enables him to work on both sides of the Atlantic. | He holds a dual United Kingdom/[[United States]] passport, which enables him to work on both sides of the Atlantic. | ||
John has said he would return to ''Doctor Who'' "at the drop of a hat" if he ever got the invitation. Nearly a decade later, he did | John has said he would return to ''Doctor Who'' "at the drop of a hat" if he ever got the invitation. Nearly a decade later, he did receive an invitation from Chris Chibnall, who wanted him back on the show as Captain Jack Harkness in [[Series 12 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 12]]. | ||
=== Career === | === Career === | ||
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Barrowman also portrays a version of himself in the comedy ''[[The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot]]''. While trying to get Barrowman to help their campaign to be included in ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'', within the narrative [[Peter Davison]], [[Colin Baker]] and [[Sylvester McCoy]] discover that despite his openly gay persona he is actually married to a woman, with two children ([[David Tennant]] and [[Georgia Moffett]]'s daughter Olive portraying the toddler). Barrowman promises help on the condition they keep the discovery a secret. | Barrowman also portrays a version of himself in the comedy ''[[The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot]]''. While trying to get Barrowman to help their campaign to be included in ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'', within the narrative [[Peter Davison]], [[Colin Baker]] and [[Sylvester McCoy]] discover that despite his openly gay persona he is actually married to a woman, with two children ([[David Tennant]] and [[Georgia Moffett]]'s daughter Olive portraying the toddler). Barrowman promises help on the condition they keep the discovery a secret. | ||
=== Sexual misconduct allegations === | |||
Barrowman has been accused of indecently exposing himself on multiple occasions with, prior to 2015, at least one instance being recounted by [[Freema Agyeman]], in 2008, as taking place on the set of ''Torchwood''.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210430200909/https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/in-the-news/noel-clarke-videos-scenes-john-barrowman/</ref> Barrowman's alleged actions were common enough knowledge that it was referenced in the [[webcast]] ''[[The Ballad of Russell and Julie (webcast)|The Ballad of Russell and Julie]]'', a skit that Barrowman himself appeared in. In the webcast, [[David Tennant]], playing [[Russell T Davies]], recounts that he is having a hard time forgetting the mental image of Barrowman "getting his cock out" while working on ''Doctor Who''. Barrowman then winks at the camera. | |||
At a science fiction convention in 2015, [[Noel Clarke]], whilst reminiscing on filming ''[[Boom Town (TV story)|Boom Town]]'', similarly alleged that Barrowman exposed himself on set. A video recording of this incident later resurfaced in April 2021 following accusations of sexual harrasment against Clarke himself, bringing renewed attention to the accusations against Barrowman. On 7 May 2021, Barrowman issued a statement admitting to engaging in "tomfoolery" and apologising for his actions.<ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/john-barrowman-doctor-who-noel-clarke-b1843687.html</ref> | |||
In response to the accusations, [[Big Finish Productions]] removed the planned ''Torchwood'' audio story ''[[Absent Friends (Torchwood audio story)|Absent Friends]]'' from its release schedule, with an unspecified Big Finish spokeperson confirming, "We have no plans to publish this title at this time."<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57114481</ref> A [[Titan Publishing Group]] graphic novel, called the ''[[Doctor Who 2021 Event (comic story)|Doctor Who 2021 Event]]'', that would have tied into [[TV]]: ''[[War of the Sontarans (TV story)|War of the Sontarans]]'' and featured Jack was also cancelled.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carr |first1=Flora |title=Doctor Who graphic novel centred around Captain Jack Harkness on hold after John Barrowman allegations |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-graphic-novel-john-barrowman-captain-jack-newsupdate/ |website=Radio Tmes |publisher=Immediate Media Company Ltd. |access-date=17 June 2021}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Barrowman, who is openly [[homosexuality|gay]], has been with his partner, British architect Scott Gill, since 1994. Despite this long-standing relationship, Barrowman told ''The Herald'' of Glasgow that he had no plans to marry, saying, "Why would I want a 'marriage' from a belief system that hates me?". Gill and he became civil partners, but as Barrowman explained when the couple were interviewed by ''Attitude'' magazine, they do not want to call this a marriage. "We're just going to sign the civil register. We're not going to have any ceremony because I'm not a supporter of the word marriage for a [[gay]] partnership." [[File:Jb pantomime.jpg|thumb | Barrowman, who is openly [[homosexuality|gay]], has been with his partner, British architect Scott Gill, since 1994. Despite this long-standing relationship, Barrowman told ''The Herald'' of Glasgow that he had no plans to marry, saying, "Why would I want a 'marriage' from a belief system that hates me?". Gill and he became civil partners, but as Barrowman explained when the couple were interviewed by ''Attitude'' magazine, they do not want to call this a marriage. "We're just going to sign the civil register. We're not going to have any ceremony because I'm not a supporter of the word marriage for a [[gay]] partnership." [[File:Jb pantomime.jpg|thumb|right|John Barrowman on horseback]] | ||
Despite this, he and Gill ''did'' end up getting [[married]] on 2 July 2013.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.ca/celebrity/news/a495163/john-barrowman-marries-scott-gill-in-california.html John Barrowman Marries Scott Gill in Calfornia]</ref> | Despite this, he and Gill ''did'' end up getting [[married]] on 2 July 2013.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.ca/celebrity/news/a495163/john-barrowman-marries-scott-gill-in-california.html John Barrowman Marries Scott Gill in Calfornia]</ref> | ||
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Barrowman, who is often disarmingly open about his private life, has to date published two volumes of memoirs, both written in conjunction with his sister, [[Carole E. Barrowman]]: ''Anything Goes'' (2008) and ''I Am What I Am'' (2009); in the latter, Barrowman covers his years working on ''Doctor Who'' and ''Torchwood''. | Barrowman, who is often disarmingly open about his private life, has to date published two volumes of memoirs, both written in conjunction with his sister, [[Carole E. Barrowman]]: ''Anything Goes'' (2008) and ''I Am What I Am'' (2009); in the latter, Barrowman covers his years working on ''Doctor Who'' and ''Torchwood''. | ||
Barrowman is an avid ''[[Doctor Who]]'' fan beyond his work on the series, and this has been made evident in several DVD featurettes. In the [[Series 1 (Doctor Who)|Series 1]] ''Doctor Who'' DVD set{{facts}} it's learned that Barrowman once received a radio-controlled [[Dalek]] for his birthday, and, in the [[Series 3 (Doctor Who)|Series 3]] set, he and fellow ''Who'' fan [[David Tennant]] mention that Barrowman's [[dog]] was named Tegan (after former companion [[Tegan Jovanka]]). The blooper reel for Series 2 of ''Torchwood'' reveals that he has the [[Doctor Who theme|''Doctor Who'' theme]] as his ringtone when his [[mobile phone]] rings during filming. Barrowman has stated his willingness to return to ''Torchwood'' and ''Doctor Who'', and has made it very clear he would return in a heartbeat, and that all the producers would need to do is ask. | Barrowman is an avid ''[[Doctor Who]]'' fan beyond his work on the series, and this has been made evident in several DVD featurettes. In the [[Series 1 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 1]] ''Doctor Who'' DVD set{{facts}} it's learned that Barrowman once received a radio-controlled [[Dalek]] for his birthday, and, in the [[Series 3 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 3]] set, he and fellow ''Who'' fan [[David Tennant]] mention that Barrowman's [[dog]] was named Tegan (after former companion [[Tegan Jovanka]]). The blooper reel for Series 2 of ''Torchwood'' reveals that he has the [[Doctor Who theme|''Doctor Who'' theme]] as his ringtone when his [[mobile phone]] rings during filming. Barrowman has stated his willingness to return to ''Torchwood'' and ''Doctor Who'', and has made it very clear he would return in a heartbeat, and that all the producers would need to do is ask. | ||
Barrowman has also recorded several musical CDs which have been released internationally, as well as narrating audio book readings of ''Anything Goes'' and several ''Torchwood'' novels. | Barrowman has also recorded several musical CDs which have been released internationally, as well as narrating audio book readings of ''Anything Goes'' and several ''Torchwood'' novels. | ||
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His family moved to the [[United States]] when he was young. | His family moved to the [[United States]] when he was young. | ||
== Acting | == Acting credits == | ||
As [[Jack Harkness|"Captain Jack Harkness"]] | As [[Jack Harkness|"Captain Jack Harkness"]] | ||
=== Television === | === Television === | ||
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===== Series 12 ===== | ===== Series 12 ===== | ||
* ''[[Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)|Fugitive of the Judoon]]'' | * ''[[Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)|Fugitive of the Judoon]]'' | ||
===== New Year's Special ===== | |||
* ''[[Revolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Revolution of the Daleks]]'' | |||
==== ''Torchwood'' ==== | ==== ''Torchwood'' ==== | ||
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As "Himself" | As "Himself" | ||
*''[[The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (TV story)|The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot]]'' | * ''[[The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (TV story)|The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot]]'' | ||
=== Audio === | === Audio === | ||
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* ''[[Submission (audio story)|Submission]]'' | * ''[[Submission (audio story)|Submission]]'' | ||
* ''[[The House of the Dead (audio story)|The House of the Dead]]'' | * ''[[The House of the Dead (audio story)|The House of the Dead]]'' | ||
==== Big Finish ''Torchwood'' ==== | ==== Big Finish ''Torchwood'' ==== | ||
===== Series 1 ===== | ===== Series 1 ===== | ||
* ''[[The Conspiracy (audio story)|The Conspiracy]]'' | * ''[[The Conspiracy (audio story)|The Conspiracy]]'' | ||
* ''[[Uncanny Valley (audio story)|Uncanny Valley]]'' | * ''[[Uncanny Valley (audio story)|Uncanny Valley]]'' | ||
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==== ''The Lives of Captain Jack '' ==== | ==== ''The Lives of Captain Jack '' ==== | ||
* ''[[The Lives of Captain Jack (audio anthology)|The Lives of Captain Jack]]'' | |||
* ''[[The Year After I Died (audio story)|The Year After I Died]]'' | ** ''[[The Year After I Died (audio story)|The Year After I Died]]'' | ||
* ''[[Wednesdays For Beginners (audio story)|Wednesdays For Beginners]]'' | ** ''[[Wednesdays For Beginners (audio story)|Wednesdays For Beginners]]'' | ||
* ''[[One Enchanted Evening (audio story)|One Enchanted Evening]]'' | ** ''[[One Enchanted Evening (audio story)|One Enchanted Evening]]'' | ||
* ''[[Month 25 (audio story)|Month 25]]'' | ** ''[[Month 25 (audio story)|Month 25]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Lives of Captain Jack: Volume Two]]'' | |||
** ''[[Piece of Mind (audio story)|Piece of Mind]]'' | |||
** ''[[What Have I Done? (audio story)|What Have I Done?]]'' | |||
** ''[[Driving Miss Wells (audio story)|Driving Miss Wells]]'' | |||
* ''[[The Lives of Captain Jack: Volume Three]]'' | |||
** ''[[Crush (audio story)|Crush]]'' | |||
** ''[[Mighty and Despair (audio story)|Mighty and Despair]]'' | |||
** ''[[R&J (audio story)|R&J]]'' | |||
== Writing credits == | |||
== Writing | |||
=== Prose === | === Prose === | ||
* ''[[Exodus Code (novel)|Exodus Code]]'' (with [[Carole E. Barrowman]]) | * ''[[Exodus Code (novel)|Exodus Code]]'' (with [[Carole E. Barrowman]]) | ||
===Comics=== | === Comics === | ||
*''[[ | * ''[[The Selkie (comic story)|The Selkie]]'' (with [[Carole E. Barrowman]]) | ||
*[[Torchwood (2016)|''Torchwood'' comic series]] | * [[Torchwood (2016)|''Torchwood'' comic series]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
=== Notes === | |||
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=== Citations === | |||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:God Among Us voice actors]] | [[Category:God Among Us voice actors]] | ||
[[Category:BFTW voice actors]] | [[Category:BFTW voice actors]] | ||
[[Category:Doctor Who cast reprising their roles in Torchwood]] |