James Moore (actor)

Moore was born on 15 August 1992 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.^[1][2] He was born with ataxic cerebral palsy. On his disability, Moore said: "So firstly, I have cerebral palsy but it's ataxic CP, which basically means that I struggle with movement and co-ordination. I find it difficult to walk long distances and there are certain things I know I can't do, but I've adapted to these challenges in my day-to-day life."^[3] Throughout his teen years, Moore performed regularly at Cheltenham Playhouse.^[4]

Moore completed a degree in photography and trained in acting at the National Youth Theatre.^[2] In 2019, Moore began dating partner Sophie.^[5] Moore got engaged to her in May 2022, before marrying her in November 2024.^[6]

Moore has stated that he found it difficult to be cast in roles following university, accrediting the difficulty to his disability.^[3] He feared it would inhibit him from finding success in the acting industry,^[7] until he was cast in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale in 2018.^[8] He was cast in the regular role of Ryan Stocks, the long-lost son of established character Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins).^[9] The following year after his initial appearance, he was awarded the Newcomer accolade at the 24th National Television Awards,^[10] as well as being nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer.^[11]