Jonny McPherson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jonathan Andreas Oliver McPherson 4 January 1982 Kingston upon Thames, London, England |
| Education | Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Television | Emmerdale |
Jonathan Andreas Oliver McPherson [1] (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
McPherson was born on 4 January 1982 in Kingston upon Thames, London. [2] He trained in acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. [3] 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. [3] The two split in 2021. [4] As of 2023, he is in a relationship. [5] 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. [5]
In 2008, McPherson made his television debut in two episodes of the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale . He portrayed Jonathan Boam, a doctor. [6] He appeared again in 2010 as a nurse, before making other small appearances in 2011 and 2013. [6] In 2014, he began portraying Liam Cavanagh, a doctor who appeared on a recurring basis as part of regular characters' medical stories. [7] McPherson was promoted to be a regular cast member in 2018, with a fictional family introduced alongside him. [8] 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. [9]
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. [10] In 2016, he appeared in the short film Night Owls, for which he received five award wins for. [3]
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |