James Sutton is best known for playing the parts of John Paul McQueen in Hollyoaks and his current role of Ryan Lamb in ITV's Emmerdale.

Prior to his role in Hollyoaks, James had roles in the Dream Team Spin Off, Dream Team 80's playing Terry Glover and in Lynda La Plante's Trial and Retribution X. 

In September 2006, James joined the cast of Hollyoaks as John Paul McQueen.  During his time on Hollyoaks, his character came out as being gay and started having an affair with his best friend Craig.  The storyline was nominated for and won many awards. 

James was nominated for Sexiest Male, Best Actor and Best Dramatic Performance at the British Soap Awards in 2007 and Best Actor and Sexiest Male at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.  He was shortlisted for the Most Popular Actor at the National Television Awards 2007 and was again nominated for the award of Best Newcomer at the National Television Awards 2009.  He was voted Most Popular Actor and won Storyline Of The Year at The Digital Spy Soap Awards 2008.

EMMERDALE CHARACTER RYAN LAMB

Ryan is a kind and caring lad.  A competent mechanic, Ryan is a handy man to have around and his friendship is valued by all.