James Hooton (born 13 July 1973) is an English actor, best known for his role as Sam Dingle on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role he has played since 1995.

James Hooton is an English actor famously recognized for his role as Sam Dingle on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. James portrayed Sam Dingle’s character for 26 years since 1995. He also appeared as himself on Children in Need, Loose Women, and with Emmerdale co-star Andy Devine on Soapstar Superchef.

Oct 22, 2022 · Emmerdale actor James Hooton has played Sam Dingle since 1995 – but his future on the soap was left hanging in the balance earlier this week as Sam was on the brink of death

Aug 16, 2023 · Emmerdale star James Hooton has been lighting up the small screen as loveable goofball Sam Dingle since 1995. During his time on the soap, the character has been shot, kidnapped, stampeded by...

Jan 10, 2024 · Emmerdale fans have been sharing their love and support to James Hooton after he emotionally marked a milestone following his co-star's death. The actor, famed for playing Sam Dingle in...

Apr 18, 2024 · Emmerdale's James Hooton was supported by his co-stars after announcing a devastating family loss. The actor, famed for playing Sam Dingle since 1995, shared the news that his father, Kenneth...

Nov 2, 2023 · Sam, played by James Hooton, has been through countless storylines over the years. He's been shot, trampled over by a cow and even kidnapped. It doesn't end there as the character will soon...

Jul 13, 2023 · Emmerdale actor James Hooton joined the ITV soap as Sam Dingle in February 1995. His character made an entrance when he was 21 years old after being released from a young offenders...

Apr 21, 2023 · James Hooton is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Sam Dingle on the popular ITV1 soap Emmerdale, a role he has played since 1995. Hooton started his career with the Carlton Junior Television Workshop. He made his television debut in the children’s TV series Your Mother Wouldn’t Like It, at the age of 12 in 1985.

Oct 22, 2022 · Fans of the ITV soap were horrified earlier this week when the much-loved character, played by James Hooton for 27 years, was left on the brink of death.