Jack Thorne

British Award-Winning Playwright, Screenwriter & Producer Known for Netflix's "Adolescence"; Advocate for Disability Inclusion in Entertainment & Co-Founder of Underlying Health Condition

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Jack Thorne Biography

Jack Thorne is a British playwright, television writer, screenwriter, and producer who has made significant contributions to both the theatre and television industry. His work on "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and films like "Wonder" and "Enola Holmes" have established him as a prominent figure in the industry. Thorne also co-wrote the third instalment in the Tron film franchise, "Tron: Ares." His recent mini-series "Toxic Town" and "Adolescence," released on Netflix in 2025, garnered widespread critical acclaim. Thorne's theatre credits include "The Motive and the Cue," directed by Sam Mendes, and the play "When Winston Went to War with the Wireless," both of which premiered in 2023.

Thorne's television credits are extensive, including writing for popular TV shows such as "Skins" and "Shameless." He co-created "Cast Offs" and co-wrote "This Is England '86," "This Is England '88," "This Is England '90," and "The Virtues" with Shane Meadows. Thorne's work has received numerous accolades, including BAFTA awards for "The Fades" and "This Is England '88" in 2012. His series "Glue" was nominated at the 2015 Broadcast Awards, while "This Is England '90" won the Best Series Award at the Jameson Empire Awards 2016 and the BAFTA for Best Mini-Series in 2016. Thorne was recognized for his adaptation of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" for BBC One and his contributions to the Netflix musical drama "The Eddy."

As an advocate for disabled voices in the television industry, Thorne co-founded the pressure group Underlying Health Condition and is a patron of the Graeae Theatre Company. He was involved in The TV Access Project (TAP), which aims for full inclusion of Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent Talent in the UK television industry by 2030.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/22/2025.

Jack Thorne Videos

  • Jack Thorne on writing about disability and why the industry needs to do more
    Outstanding Contribution to British Television winner Jack Thorne on writing about disability and why the industry has failed disabled talent.
  • Adolescence Creator Jack Thorne On Why Season 2 Will Never Happen | This Morning
    One of the most talked-about TV shows of recent years, Netflix's hard-hitting drama Adolescence, has been the hot topic of discussion this week,...

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