About

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JONATHON MORRIS (British actor) was born John Charles Morris in Urmston, Manchester in 1960.

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His career has encompassed success and acclaim spreading over all genres of his industry (see-reviews), including West End and Hollywood musicals, classical, comedy and variety theatre, narration, presenting, hosting and dance. Also, TV drama and comedy, voice overs and as a guest in a multitude of stage and television appearances.

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1979 - 2002

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In the early 80s John’s range of abilities saw him cross between classical theatre, West End musicals, TV Drama, comedy and narration. (See relevant titles) Spotted by the world renowned Hobsons International voice over agency, he established himself as a much in demand voice artist. (See Voice Overs) A long association with the BBC’s children department led to becoming a regular presenter of Jackanory and ‘The Movie Game’ which he hosted for 3 series. The association with the BBC classic drama department saw him star in in the TV mini-series Beau Geste and The prisoner of Zenda and with the BBC comedy department ‘Bread’ which ran for 7 series. His song and dance abilities led to a plethora of TV and theatre appearances including being chosen to perform at the Queen Mothers 90th Birthday gala and hosting the 1991 Children’s Royal Variety performance.(See Royal variety/ Gala/ Variety/ Tours). His presenting career, and interest in overseas culture extended to working for the Discovery Channel (See Presenting). 

Classical theatre work was plentiful and well received (See Classical theatre/ Reviews) as was his musical theatre career, with a starring role in La Cage Aux Folles at the London Palladium and  leading roles  in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ and ‘Me and My Girl’ in London’s West End. (See Musicals) His musical ability also led to releasing his only single ‘From Me to You’ (See links) and the role of El Gallo in the 1995 Hollywood musical ‘The Fantastiks’. Edited by Francis Ford Copolla (See video Links). The movie received a limited release, however, John was to receive complimentary reviews. (See Filmography/ Reviews) 

In a moderately short time as an actor John amassed a huge amount of credits in all genres of his industry.  

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EARLY YEARS

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John attended an all-boys school where he was appointed deputy head boy. 

His parents afforded classical guitar lessons at the Northern College of Music, LAMDA acting examinations, and ballet classes at the Northern Ballet Company, all situated in Manchester. At fifteen he was accepted by Salford College of Technology where he studied Acting, English and Art.  

​Granada Television spotted John and he was cast as a dancer/cheerleader in the long running pop show "Get it Together". Other appearances included Bingo, Coronation Street, Crown Court and four episodes of "The Practice" with Sean Bean.  

​At seventeen he was accepted by the prestigious Bristol Old Viv theatre. At nineteen he made his first professional stage appearance playing the title role in Ken Campbells "Old King Cole" alongside Daniel Day Lewis for the Bristol New Vic. Just before his twentieth birthday John moved to London. He joined the Pineapple Dance Agency and made his first pop appearance in Joan Armatrading's "Temptation" choreographed by Arlene Philips and featuring "Hot gossip" (See video links). Crawford's modelling agency took him on to their books and he was selected for various commercials including Lilt, MacLean’s Toothpaste and Birdseye Potato Waffles. Still only nineteen John joined the world renowned acting agency ICM.