Jack Downham

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Jack Downham
Born (2001-09-19) 19 September 2001 (age 22)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present
Known forNoah Dingle in Emmerdale

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).

Early life

Downham 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

Downham 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

Downham engages in a number of charity events, including charity football matches to raise money for a variety of charitable organisations.[3]

Filmography

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

  1. ^ "Jack has something to Crowe about". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 10 June 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d Shaw, Megan (5 May 2022). "Emmerdale Noah Dingle actor's life off air from soap role to age". LeedsLive.
  3. ^ https://twitter.com/supportSCFC/status/1409553656874254342