The actor starred mainly in British television projects. He became famous thanks to the excellent game in the legendary series Doctor Who and Torchwood.
Biography
Born in 1967 in Glasgow, Scotland. Mother worked as a seller in a music store and was engaged in singing, father - in heavy machinery. Barrowman describes his family in which three children were brought up as very friendly. In subsequent interviews, he speaks of parents with great respect.
When the boy was 8 years old, the Barrows moved to Uddingston, where they lived for several years.
In 1976, John's father was offered a job in America. The family settled in the town of Joliet, Illinois. While studying in high school, Barrowman begins to open up his creative potential - he participates in school theater and musical productions.
After graduation, he begins to work in the company for which his father worked. With no education, he worked as a simple worker. The young man did not like hard physical labor; he asked his father to facilitate his transfer to the office.
In 1985, Barowman went to California, entered the university, where he studied acting. In 1989 he returned to Britain to continue his studies.
Career
Barrowman first appeared on television in 1987. He starred in the criminal drama The Untouchables in the tiny role of a passerby.
In 1995 he starred in the soap opera "Central Park West", the series did not receive much success, only one season was shot.
In 2000, he began filming in Aaron Spelling's new project Titans. The film was predicted to be phenomenal success, but due to the lack of interest of the audience, the series was closed until the end of the filming of the first season.
In 2005, begins work on the TV series "Doctor Who." The fantastic series filmed in Britain gained popularity. Barrowman participated in it for 5 years.
In 2006, starred in the TV series "Torchwood" in parallel with the filming of "Doctor Who." In this series, the storyline continues with the participation of his hero from the series "Doctor Who, " captain Jack Harkness.
In 2010, starred in the famous television series "Desperate Housewives", played a supporting role.
From 2016 to 2017, she starred in the fantastic television series Legends of Tomorrow.
