James Moore (actor)

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James Moore
Born (1992-08-15) 15 August 1992 (age 33)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Education National Youth Theatre
OccupationActor
Television Emmerdale
Spouse
Sophie Edwards
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(m. 2024)​

James Moore (born 15 August 1992) is an English actor. He has appeared in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale as Ryan Stocks since 2018, for which he was awarded the Newcomer accolade at the 24th National Television Awards, as well as being nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer.

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Early and personal life

Moore was born on 15 August 1992 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. [1] [2] He was born with ataxic cerebral palsy. On his disability, Moore said: "So firstly, I have cerebral palsy but it's ataxic CP, which basically means that I struggle with movement and co-ordination. I find it difficult to walk long distances and there are certain things I know I can't do, but I've adapted to these challenges in my day-to-day life." [3] Throughout his teen years, Moore performed regularly at Cheltenham Playhouse. [4]

Moore completed a degree in photography and trained in acting at the National Youth Theatre. [2] In 2019, Moore began dating partner Sophie. [5] Moore got engaged to her in May 2022, before marrying her in November 2024. [6]

Career

Moore has stated that he found it difficult to be cast in roles following university, accrediting the difficulty to his disability. [3] He feared it would inhibit him from finding success in the acting industry, [7] until he was cast in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale in 2018. [8] He was cast in the regular role of Ryan Stocks, the long-lost son of established character Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins). [9] The following year after his initial appearance, he was awarded the Newcomer accolade at the 24th National Television Awards, [10] as well as being nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer. [11]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018–present Emmerdale Ryan Stocks Regular role
2020Emmerdale Family TreesHimself1 episode
2020 Celebrity Chase HimselfContestant
2020Celebrity Supply TeacherHimselfEpisode: "History"

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2019 National Television Awards NewcomwerEmmerdaleWon [12]
2019 British Soap Awards Best Newcomer Nominated [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Emmerdale's Ryan Stocks star James Moore's wedding surrounded by co-stars – see all the pics". OK! . Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  2. 1 2 "ITV Emmerdale Ryan star James Moore's life". Leicester Mercury . Archived from the original on 17 November 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Emmerdale's James Moore's life off air from girlfriend to disability and unusual tattoo". Leeds Live . Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Emmerdale actor backs local theatre campaign". BBC News . Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "Emmerdale star James Moore opens up over wedding". Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 17 November 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Emmerdale star James Moore shares relationship update". Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Emmerdale's James Moore on why he's proud to be a disabled actor". ITV News . Archived from the original on 14 September 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Emmerdale star James Moore speaks out over lack of respect for disabled spaces". Digital Spy . Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "Emmerdale star James Moore reveals how he landed the role of Charity Dingle's son Ryan Stocks". Metro . Archived from the original on 21 July 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "Viewers in tears as National Television Award winner announced". Liverpool Echo . Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "British Soap Awards 2019 nominations revealed". Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 3 August 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "Emmerdale's James Moore gets dropped on stage as he accepts NTA for Best Newcomer". Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  13. ↑ "British Soap Awards 2019: winners in full". Radio Times . Retrieved 3 April 2025.
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