John Middleton

John Middleton (born John Cooper; 7th September 1953 in Bradford, West Yorkshire) is an English actor who portrayed Ashley Thomas in Emmerdale from December 1996 to February 2018. He previously appeared in Emmerdale as PC John Jarvis in June 1994. 
He has also appeared in many other television programmes, most notably as John Hargreaves in Coronation Street, the man who knocked down and killed Lisa Duckworth.
Middleton is married to his childhood sweetheart Christine and they have two sons, George and Jack.
He plays cricket for the Emmerdale team and also the celebrity team, The Bunburys. Middleton is also a long time supporter and member of the Labour Party.
Category:Emmerdale actors
Category:Actors who have played multiple roles
Category:Regular cast members who have appeared in guest roles