Emmerdale actor James Hooton’s private life might come as a surprise to many - for one, the soap star is a talented bare-handed rock climber.On top of that, James’ real accent is a far cry from that of his character, Sam Dingle, who he has played for the past 26 years.This week, James turns 48, likely celebrating his birthday with his long-term fiancée and their two adorable daughters in their cosy Yorkshire home.In honour of the special birthday, Daily Star has done a deep dive into everything you need to know about James’ life away from the set of Emmerdale.From his "lovely sounding voice" to his plans for marriage, this is a peek inside James’ wonderful life.Sam Dingle is known for his thick Yorkshire drawl, in keeping with the farming.
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