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James Moore

Actor and disability activist

James is an actor and disabled activist with Cerebral Palsy, currently starring as Ryan Stocks in the UK soap Emmerdale. In 2019, he won the National Television Award for Best Newcomer. He’s a strong advocate for disability inclusion in the media, and often uses Twitter to speak out.

“I am honoured to be included in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 2020, alongside many other talented disabled creatives. Now is an important time to be speaking up about equal representation in media, and the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 is a great platform to discuss the importance of inclusion.”