But in Calderdale he will always be best known for playing Tommy Lee Royce in Sally Wainwright’s drama Happy Valley.
The thrilling series about Sergeant Catherine Cawood and her life in the Calder Valley has been a hit across the globe and brought visitors flocking to Calderdale.
During the airing of the final season, actor James posted some snaps from over the past three series on his Instagram page.
They included fascinating photos of other cast members including Sarah Lancashire, who played Sergeant Catherine Cawood.
Millions tuned in to watch the final episode of Happy Valley and the showdown between Tommy Lee Royce and Catherine Cawood.
5. Happy Valley: 16 behind the scenes photos from James Norton who played Tommy Lee Royce
James Norton with Rhys Connah, who plays Ryan Cawood in Happy Valley Photo: subm
6. Happy Valley: 16 behind the scenes photos from James Norton who played Tommy Lee Royce
Sarah Lancashire stars as Catherine Cawood Photo: subm
7. Happy Valley: 16 behind the scenes photos from James Norton who played Tommy Lee Royce
The first series saw Tommy Lee Royce discover he had a son, Ryan Photo: subm
8. Happy Valley: 16 behind the scenes photos from James Norton who played Tommy Lee Royce
James Norton, who played Tommy Lee Royce, with Alex Secareanu, who played gangster boss Darius Kenezevic Photo: subm