Robert James-Collier (born 23 September 1976) is a British actor and model. He is known for his roles as Liam Connor in Coronation Street and as Thomas Barrow in Downton Abbey. Read full biography of Rob James-Collier →
Before 'Coronation Street,' I was a jobbing actor, and after it, I'm a jobbing actor again.
Being in 'Coronation Street' is only going to make me a better actor.
I got into acting for the different scenarios and roles and meeting different people.
I went to Huddersfield University Business School. That's where I learned my trade.
I would like to do theatre because it scares me, and I think you should do things that scare you.
I've swam with great white sharks.
If I had a comfort blanket, I wouldn't have been as passionate and driven.
My dad doesn't watch 'Coronation Street.' But my mum is a massive fan. I'd like to think my dad will watch it for a few token... →
Sometimes people can be guilty of not working at relationships and if it's not working, oof, that's it.
There's definitely a wave of Brits doing great work on American television, and I wouldn't mind being one of them!
You don't buy evil characters lattes. That's not normal behavior.
I'm a working class lad. So at 25, and with no-one in our family having any theatrical inclination, when I said, 'I'm going to scratch... →
Particularly with internships, you have to work for a year with no money. How on Earth are you going to finance that?
Robert James-Collier (born 23 September 1976) is a British actor and model. He is known for his roles as Liam Connor in Coronation Street and as Thomas Barrow in Downton Abbey.