James Sorensen
- For the American businessman and philanthropist, see James Sorenson
James Sorensen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 July 1986 Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor Model Military Soldier (2010) |
| Years active | 2005– |
James Sorensen (born 18 July 1986 in Melbourne, Australia) is a professional model and actor. He is best known for portraying Declan Napier in the soap opera Neighbours.
Career
As well as acting, Sorensen is also a male model.[1]
During his final year at high school, Sorensen was cast in his first major role, Hating Alison Ashley. He has also appeared in various children's programmes and in 2005 played the lead role of Mike in the children's drama series Blue Water High.[2] He has also had guest roles in Wicked Science and Satisfaction and appeared in the short film "Physical Graffiti", which was filmed in Melbourne.[3]
In 2007 Sorensen had started in the cast in the Australian soap Neighbours as Declan Napier, brother of Oliver Barnes (David Hoflin) and son of Rebecca Napier, (Jane Hall).[2] Declan became a popular character among fans, but on 30 January 2010 it was confirmed that Sorensen was departing Neighbours to join the army, but his character was recast as the producers were not yet ready to write him out of the show.[4] It was later revealed that Sorensen quit Neighbours to join the army, but he revealed in an interview that he will return to acting in a few years' time.[5] However Sorensen left the army after a few months due to injury, and is now pursuing a career in photography.[6] Sorensen appears in television commercials for Man With A Van.[citation needed]
He is set to star in Conspiracy 365.
Personal life
He is of Danish, British and Portuguese descent.[7] He has a twin sister and a brother who is six years younger. Sorensen is a keen photographer and also enjoys keeping fit by cycling. He has participated in The Great Victorian Bike Ride twice. Sorensen also enjoys playing futsal in his spare time. Sorensen also enjoys Holden cars and air travel and has been playing the piano since he was four years old.[1]
References
- ^ a b "James Sorensen on TV.com". TV.com. TV.com. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ a b "James Sorensen – Neighbours". Neighbours. Neighbours. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1872226/
- ^ Swift, Lynn (2010-01-30). "Neighbours Recast Confirmed by Five". ATV Network Today. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (15 March 2010). "'Neighbours' actor Sorensen to join army". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
- ^ Knox, David (17 October 2011). "James Sorensen breaks his silence". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
{{cite web}}: Text "TV Tonight" ignored (help) - ^ http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/cast/declan-napier-795
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