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Although he predominantly speaks with an American accent, he says he always speaks with his parents in his natural Scottish Accent.

Owns a Dalek from the season one finale of 'Doctor Who' and has it placed near his front door.

He auditioned to play the Ninth Doctor.

According to his autobiography, when the part of Will in Will & Grace (1998) came down to him and Eric McCormack, the producers decided to go with Eric because, as they told John, he (John) was "too straight-acting." John, meanwhile, is openly gay, but they went with a straight actor for the role.

Was a big fan of ''Doctor Who'' growing up.

Spent some time in Los Angeles chasing movie and TV roles. Made final three in casting for the role of Will in Will & Grace (1998). When he didn't get the part, he demanded an explanation and found he had been rejected as "not gay enough.".

He signed a four-record deal with Sony for doing a very eclectic mix of covers of songs he really likes and things fans have asked him to sing. He wants it to reflect himself, so it will have some musical theater numbers, some pop, and even some country. His first tour started in 2008.

Was asked by Steven Moffat to appear in the season six episode ''A Good Man Goes To War'' but he had to refuse as he was busy shooting ''Torchwood: Miracle Day''.

Married his long-time partner, Scott Gill, in California on July 2, 2013.

Voted best guest actor by readers of Doctor Who Magazine for his five episodes in 2005 season.

Announced he will return to one of his best-known roles on British television when a new Torchwood audio drama is released later this year. (5 maggio 2015)

He was joined in a civil partnership (a commitment ceremony which accords same-sex couples many of the same rights as opposite-sex couples in the UK) to his longtime love, architect Scott Gill, at a ceremony in Cardiff Bay on Wednesday 27 December 2006. They were subsequently married in California on 2 July 2013.

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to Light Entertainment and to Charity.

Appeared as an extra in The Untouchables - Gli intoccabili (1987) - the scene in the police academy where Sean Connery is recruiting Andy Garcia.

He recently flew in a Hawker fighter jet representing the Royal Air Force, because Captain Jack (his character in Torchwood (2006)) is in the RAF.

20 May 2008 NewNowNext Awards - Best Gay Kiss: Jack (John Barrowman) and Ianto (Gareth David-Lloyd) on Torchwood.

He has performed his cabaret show in New York; Chicago; Washington, D.C.; and Milwaukee.

He was nominated for a 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actor in a Musical of 1997 season for his performance in The Fix.

He has classified his voice as being a "lyric baritone with a low baritone bottom and a tenor top.".

5 November 2016, The Human Rights Campaign - 17th annual Awards (Palm Springs). This year the Visibility Award is being presented to internationally known actor, author, and entertainer John Barrowman MBE. Barrowman will receive the award for his continued advocacy for the LGBTQ community.

Was six months from graduating from the United States International University of San Diego. He's been asked to return but has stated that he's learned more by doing than any teacher could teach him.

Played Mr. Bumble in Joliet West High School's 1983 production of Oliver! alongside Anthony Rapp (as Oliver) and Andy Dick (as Dr. Grimwig).

Husband of British architect Scott Gill.

Is a huge fan of Carol Burnett.

Played Albin/Zaza, a lead role, in the musical "La Cage aux Folles" at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End from 14 September through 28 November 2009. (settembre 2009)

He is one of six actors to play the same character (in Barrowman's case, Captain Jack Harkness) in both Doctor Who (2005) and Torchwood (2006). The others are Freema Agyeman (playing Martha Jones), Eve Myles (playing Gwen Cooper), Naoko Mori (playing Toshiko Sato), Gareth David-Lloyd (playing Ianto Jones), and Lachele Carl (playing Trinity Wells).

18 December 2015 Film Forever - Poll The greatest screen couples of all time unveiled. Top 10 TV couples. Number 5. Captain Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones, Torchwood (2006-2011) The pairing of Jack and Ianto gave Torchwood the perfect chance to explore both the wider universe and the small, individual complexities of human affection.

Singer: New album: "You raise me up" (2014).

His character in Torchwood, Captain Jack Harkness, appears in the Mobile game "Doctor Who Legacy", from Tiny Rebel Games and Seed Studio. Released in November 2013. Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones, from Doctor Who and Torchwood, appears in it.

(October 14, 2014) Was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Entertainment and Charity.

20-May 2008 NewNowNext Awards - Nomination Brink of Fame Actor.

Carol Burnett Susan Egan and he awarded the 1998 Back Stage Garland Award for Performance for "Putting It Together" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Appearing in a pantomime play called "Robin Hood - The Pantomime Adventure", in Cardiff, Wales, UK at the New Theatre, Cardiff from 12 December 2009 through 24 January 2010. (dicembre 2009)

He drives a high-efficiency diesel Mercedes, which is run on Sun diesel. He's in the market for an electric car, as it is more environmentally efficient.

Appearing in "A Few Good Men" at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. (agosto 2005)

(13/12/2014 to 4/1/2015) Stage Panto "Cinderella" (Buttons) Clyde Autitorium, Glasgow, Scotland. Jonathan Kiley, executive producer.

Panto Fan Awards - John Barrowman: Winner Award for his Outstanding Contribution to Panto. (febbraio 2015)

3 October 2014: It's his 25 anniversary in Showbiz.

2 February 2017 @ukpantofanaward Best Male Lead Award in Pantomime.