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Jon Sopel

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Jon Sopel was born on 22 May 1959 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Tyrant (2014), Down Cemetery Road (2025) and Songs of Praise (1961). He has been married to Linda Twissell since 1988. They have two children.
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    • Known for

    Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, and Moran Atias in Tyrant (2014)
    Tyrant
    7.7
    TV Series
    • News Correspondent
    Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson in Down Cemetery Road (2025)
    Down Cemetery Road
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Jon Sopel
    Songs of Praise (1961)
    Songs of Praise
    4.3
    TV Series
    • Self - BBC Correspondent
    Six O'Clock News (1984)
    Six O'Clock News
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Self - Presenter
    • Self - Reporter (North America Editor)
    • Self - Newsreader

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson in Down Cemetery Road (2025)
      Down Cemetery Road
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Jon Sopel
      • 2025
    • Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, and Moran Atias in Tyrant (2014)
      Tyrant
      7.7
      TV Series
      • News Correspondent
      • 2014

    Personal details

    • Born
      • May 22, 1959
      • London, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Linda Twissell1988 - present (2 children)

    Did you know

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      In 1995, his book 'Tony Blair: The Moderniser' was published, making him the first biographer of the then future British prime minister.

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