Jonny McPherson
English actor (born 1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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
Jonny McPherson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 January 1982 Kingston upon Thames, London, England |
| Education | Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Television | Emmerdale |
Early and personal life
McPherson was born on 4 January 1982 in Kingston upon Thames, London.[1] He trained in acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.[2] 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.[2] The two split in 2021.[3] As of 2023, he is in a relationship.[4] 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.[4]
Career
In 2008, McPherson made his television debut in two episodes of the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale. He portrayed Jonathan Boam, a doctor.[5] He appeared again in 2010 as a nurse, before making other small appearances in 2011 and 2013.[5] In 2014, he began portraying Liam Cavanagh, a doctor who appeared on a recurring basis as part of regular characters' medical stories.[6] McPherson was promoted to be a regular cast member in 2018, with a fictional family introduced alongside him.[7] 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.[8]
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.[9] In 2016, he appeared in the short film Night Owls, for which he received five award wins for.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008, 2010–2011, 2013 | Emmerdale | Various | 6 episodes |
| 2014–present | Emmerdale | Liam Cavanagh | Regular role |
| 2014 | 'Til Death | Steve Smith | Film |
| 2015 | Inhabit | Danny | Short film |
| 2015 | Thus | Farmer | Short film |
| 2015 | Rest Stop | Lee (voice) | Short film |
| 2016 | Night Owls | David Kenton | Short film |
| 2017 | Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution | Kerensky | Short film |
| 2021 | Coronation Street | Liam Cavanagh | Cameo |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | A Yorkshire Christmas Carol | Ebenezer Scrooge |
| 2011 | Toad | Rat |
| 2011 | The James Herriot Story | James Herriot |
| 2012 | Write Me a Murder | Clive |
| 2012 | Twelfth Night | Sir Andrew Aguecheek |
| 2012 | Mary Stuart | Kent |
| 2012 | Eddie and the Gold Tops | Eddie |
| 2013 | Three Sisters | Vershinin |
| 2013 | Economy of Thought | Reece |
| 2013 | Blood Wedding | Leonardo |
| 2014 | The Robbers | Karl |
| 2014 | Hamlet | Hamlet |
| 2015 | The 39 Steps | Hannay |
| 2015 | Fallen Angels | Willy |
| 2015 | Abigail's Party | Tony |
| 2016 | The End of Longing | Jack / Joseph |
| 2017 | Just to Get Married | Adam Lankester |
| 2017 | Ink | Various |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Los Angeles Film Awards | Best Actor | Night Owls | Won |
| 2017 | Short Film Awards | Best Actor in a Short Film | Nominated | |
| IndieFEST Film Awards | Lead Actor | Won | ||
| Depth of Field International Film Festival Competition | Lead Actor | Won | ||
| Actors Awards, Los Angeles | Best Actor in a Drama | Won | ||
| Best Performance of the Festival | Nominated | |||
| Beeston Film Festival | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| Midlands Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
References
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