Jonny McPherson
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 |
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
Early and personal life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ "Inside Emmerdale star Jonny McPherson's life away from the soap and relationship with co-star Natalie J Robb". OK!. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Inside Jonny McPherson's life away from Emmerdale with co-star girlfriend Natalie J Robb". Heart. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Emmerdale star Jonny McPherson opens up over unique home life after split from Natalie J Robb". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Emmerdale's Jonny McPherson confirms relationship after split from co-star". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ a b "9 Emmerdale stars who played more than one role in the soap". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Emmerdale's Liam star Jonny McPherson's life off TV with new partner after co-star split". OK!. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Emmerdale promotes Dr Cavanagh to show regular as a new love triangle begins". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 28 August 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Coronation Street fans startled after spotting Emmerdale's Dr Cavanagh in Weatherfield". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Jonny McPherson". Spotlight. Retrieved 2 April 2025.