Jack Downham (born 19 September 2001) is a British actor and television personality, best known for his portrayal of Noah Dingle in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale (2009–present).
Jack Downham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 2001 Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Noah Dingle in Emmerdale |
Early life
editDownham was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire on 19 September 2001. His mum, Clare Downham, raised him in Leeds along with his older sister Sophie.[1]
Career
editDownham appeared in Heartbeat and as Young Robin in Robin Hood. Downham was cast permanently on Emmerdale in 2009 after a series of stints as an extra.[2] Downham is the third actor to have played the character of Noah Dingle, as has played the character consecutively since his on air debut on 1 October 2009.[2] Downham's character, Noah, is three years younger than Downham's real age.[2]
Since Downham began the role in 2009, the character has had a number of major storylines since, such as stalking in 2022. Describing the storyline, Downham said "He [Noah Dingle] doesn't see it at the time, like a lot of stalkers in real life when I've been researching, they don't see that what they're doing is wrong".[2] In 2010, Downham featured in the direct to video release, Emmerdale: The Dingles - For Richer for Poorer as Noah Dingle. The project served as a spin off feature of the soap opera Emmerdale.
Other work
editDownham engages in a number of charity events, including charity football matches to raise money for a variety of charitable organisations.[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Heartbeat | Peter Morley | |
| 2009–present | Emmerdale | Noah Dingle | Regular role Previously featured as an uncredited extra |
| 2010 | Robin Hood | Young Robin Hood | |
| 2010 | Emmerdale: The Dingles - For Richer for Poorer | Noah Dingle | Direct to video release |
References
edit- ^ "Jack has something to Crowe about". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 10 June 2009.
- ^ a b c d Shaw, Megan (5 May 2022). "Emmerdale Noah Dingle actor's life off air from soap role to age". LeedsLive.
- ^ https://twitter.com/supportSCFC/status/1409553656874254342