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Jamie Borthwick

Jamie Simon Borthwick (born 23 June 1994) is an English actor. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Jay Brown in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, in which he appeared from 2006 to 2025. For his portrayal of the character, he won the British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress in 2008. He was a contestant on the twenty-second series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, after winning the Christmas Special the previous year.

Infobox

Born
Jamie Simon Borthwick (1994-06-23) 23 June 1994 (age 31)Barking, London, England
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2005–present
Known for
Role of Jay Brown in EastEnders

Tables

· Filmography
2005
Celebrate Oliver!
Role(s)
Orphan
Notes
Television film
2006
Not Going Out
Role(s)
Aggressive Boy / Young Chav
Notes
2 episodes
2006–2025
Role(s)
EastEnders
Notes
Jay Brown
2007
Gina's Laughing Gear
Role(s)
Boy
Notes
Episode: "Driving Me Mad"
2013
Jedward's Big Adventure
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "Cheddar Gorge"
12 Again
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "EastEnders"
2014, 2015, 2017
Role(s)
This Morning
Notes
Himself
2018
Pointless Celebrities
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Contestant; 1 episode
2019
Soccer AM
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Guest; 2 episodes
2020
We Love Only Fools and Horses
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary; 1 episode
2023
The One Show
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Guest; 1 episode
Strictly Come Dancing
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Winner; 2023 Christmas Special
2024
Contestant; series 22
The Chase: Celebrity Special
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Contestant; 1 episode
2025
The Hit List
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Contestant; 1 episode
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref(s)
2005
Celebrate Oliver!
Orphan
Television film
2006
Not Going Out
Aggressive Boy / Young Chav
2 episodes
2006–2025
EastEnders
Jay Brown
Regular role
2007
Gina's Laughing Gear
Boy
Episode: "Driving Me Mad"
2013
Jedward's Big Adventure
Himself
Episode: "Cheddar Gorge"
2013
12 Again
Himself
Episode: "EastEnders"
2014, 2015, 2017
This Morning
Himself
Guest; 3 episodes
2018
Pointless Celebrities
Himself
Contestant; 1 episode
2019
Soccer AM
Himself
Guest; 2 episodes
2020
We Love Only Fools and Horses
Himself
Documentary; 1 episode
2023
The One Show
Himself
Guest; 1 episode
2023
Strictly Come Dancing
Himself
Winner; 2023 Christmas Special
2024
Contestant; series 22
2024
The Chase: Celebrity Special
Himself
Contestant; 1 episode
2025
The Hit List
Himself
Contestant; 1 episode
· Awards and nominations
2007
2007
Year
2007
Award
Inside Soap Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Best Young Actor
Result
Nominated
2008
2008
Year
2008
Award
Digital Spy Soap Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Best Child Actor (Under 16)
Result
Nominated
2008
2008
Year
2008
Award
The British Soap Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress
Result
Won
2008
2008
Year
2008
Award
Inside Soap Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Best Young Actor
Result
Nominated
2009
2009
Year
2009
Award
Inside Soap Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Best Young Actor
Result
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
Digital Spy Reader Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Biggest Unsung Hero
Result
Second
2022
2022
Year
2022
Award
Digital Spy Reader Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Best Soap Actor (Male)
Result
Won
2023
2023
Year
2023
Award
British Soap Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Best Leading Performer
Result
Nominated
2023
2023
Year
2023
Award
British Soap Awards
Role
Jay Brown Lola Pearce EastEnders
Category
Best On-Screen Partnership (with Danielle Harold)
Result
Shortlisted
2023
2023
Year
2023
Award
Inside Soap Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Best Actor
Result
Won
2023
2023
Year
2023
Award
TVTimes Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Favourite Soap Actor
Result
Nominated
2023
2023
Year
2023
Award
Digital Spy Reader Awards
Role
Jay Brown Lola Pearce EastEnders
Category
Best Soap Couple (with Danielle Harold)
Result
Second
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
TV Choice Awards
Role
Jay Brown EastEnders
Category
Best Soap Actor
Result
Shortlisted
Year
Award
Role
Category
Result
Ref.
2007
Inside Soap Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Best Young Actor
Nominated
2008
Digital Spy Soap Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Best Child Actor (Under 16)
Nominated
2008
The British Soap Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress
Won
2008
Inside Soap Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Best Young Actor
Nominated
2009
Inside Soap Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Best Young Actor
Nominated
2016
Digital Spy Reader Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Biggest Unsung Hero
Second
2022
Digital Spy Reader Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Best Soap Actor (Male)
Won
2023
British Soap Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Best Leading Performer
Nominated
2023
British Soap Awards
Jay Brown Lola Pearce EastEnders
Best On-Screen Partnership (with Danielle Harold)
Shortlisted
2023
Inside Soap Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Best Actor
Won
2023
TVTimes Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Favourite Soap Actor
Nominated
2023
Digital Spy Reader Awards
Jay Brown Lola Pearce EastEnders
Best Soap Couple (with Danielle Harold)
Second
2024
TV Choice Awards
Jay Brown EastEnders
Best Soap Actor
Shortlisted

References

  1. My London
    https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/eastenders-star-jay-browns-mum-17930760
  2. Digital Spy
    https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a45218752/eastenders-jamie-borthwick-new-addition-family-uncle/
  3. Radio Times
    https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/strictly-jamie-prior-training-newsupdate/
  4. The Independent
    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/jamie-borthwick-strictly-bbc-eastenders-b2656493.html
  5. My London
    https://www.mylondon.news/news/tv/eastenders-jamie-borthwick-forgotten-role-25947467
  6. Plex.tv
    https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/person/jamie-borthwick
  7. Digital Spy
    https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a863032/eastenders-jay-brown-nearly-had-huge-storyline/
  8. What to Watch
    https://www.whattowatch.com/features/jamie-borthwick-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-star
  9. BBC
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7380000/newsid_7382700/7382705.stm
  10. BBC Media Centre
    https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/articles/2023/strictly-come-dancing-christmas-special
  11. www.bbc.co.uk
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/strictly-come-dancing-christmas-special-winner
  12. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1v6tp68fzJYnQHscftsfdxb/jamie-borthwick
  13. Birmingham Live
    https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-fans-30441775
  14. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2qxd1e1pyo
  15. Daily Express
    https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/2065860/strictlys-jamie-borthwick-issues-statement-bbc
  16. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9njexd88qo
  17. Boxing Scene
    http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=9436
  18. Digital Spy
    http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a869639/eastenders-jamie-borthwick-co-star-charlie-winter/
  19. "Soccer AM - Jamie Borthwick"
    https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9584711/soccer-am-jamie-borthwick
  20. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46794236
  21. Birmingham Mail
    https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-eastenders-stars-driving-ban-23284519
  22. TVGuide.com
    https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jamie-borthwick/credits/3030736363/
  23. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4zw3m064HfJrVkvLLg63bxP/jay-brown
  24. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0079cmc
  25. Somerset County Gazette
    https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/10149552.jedward-filming-cheddar-gorge-today/
  26. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bk54s6
  27. Manchester Evening News
    https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-fans-28347439
  28. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/strictly-come-dancing-jamie-borthwick
  29. ITVX
    https://www.itv.com/watch/the-chase-celebrity-special/2a1400/2a1400a0144
  30. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002c5h0
  31. Inside Soap
    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/scoop/a64083/inside-soap-awards-2007-the-nominations.html
  32. Digital Spy
    http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/news/a92054/digital-spy-soap-awards-2008-the-winners/
  33. Inside Soap
    http://msnuktvsoaps.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E65397F19A3BDCEA!3110.entry?wa=wsignin1.0&sa=922430088
  34. "Inside soap awards nominations"
    http://msntvsoapsuk.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/inside-soap-awards-2009-nominations/
  35. Digital Spy
    https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a816802/digital-spy-reader-awards-2016-results-soaps/
  36. Digital Spy
    https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a42219438/reader-awards-soap-winners-2022/
  37. Radio Times
    https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/british-soap-awards-2023-longlist-newsupdate/
  38. "The British Soap Awards 2023: shortlist nominations, categories, how to vote and all we know"
    https://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/the-british-soap-awards-2023-categories-nominations-how-to-vote-and-all-we-know
  39. Digital Spy
    https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a44420530/inside-soap-awards-2023-nominations/
  40. What to Watch
    https://www.whattowatch.com/features/tv-times-awards-2023-everything-we-know
  41. Digital Spy
    https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a46116348/digital-spy-reader-awards-2023-full-results/
  42. "TV Choice Awards nominees 2024: All Creatures Great and Small, Happy Valley and James Martin all up for awards"
    https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/tv-choice-awards-nominees-2024-all-creatures-great-and-small-happy-valley-and-james-martin-all-up-for-awards-4395456
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