Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to actress Kerry Norton. The couple, who both appeared in Battlestar Galactica, met on the set of the film The Devil's Tattoo in 2001 and married in 2003. They have three daughters: Isla and twins Darcy and Ava.
Jamie Bamber's Career
The 53-year-old actor is known for playing Lee Adama in Battlestar Galactica and Detective Sergeant Matt Devlin in Law & Order: UK. He also appeared in Band of Brothers, Hornblower, Ultimate Force, and Peak Practice. In 2023, he joined the cast of BBC's Beyond Paradise as Archie Hughes, a charismatic wine supplier and ex-fiancé of Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton).
Archie's Storyline
Archie was introduced in season one, disrupting Martha's life as she opened her restaurant. In the most recent season, he began a romance with DS Esther Williams (Zahra Ahmadi). After a one-night stand and a secret relationship, Esther dropped her defences, leading to an emotional reunion ahead of season five.
Kerry Norton's Career
Kerry Norton's acting career began with a small role on Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 1996. She has also appeared in Casualty, Berlin Station, Trader, and EastEnders. In 2005, she recorded an album of covers titled Young Heart and a duet with Dutch singer Rene Froger for his Christmas album Pure Christmas.
Supportive Couple
The couple keep their romance private but support each other on social media. Kerry praised Jamie after he landed his Beyond Paradise role, writing on Instagram: "Tonight's the night! Beyond Paradise, BBC1 8pm in the UK. You'll have to wait a week to meet this handsome fella though. Introducing Archie Hughes [love heart emoji]." For their 22nd anniversary last September, Jamie posted a selfie with the caption: "#HappyAnniversary my beautiful wife [two duck emojis] years!!! I love you and am so excited for the week ahead you climb the #Scaffolding at the @draytonarmssw5."
Beyond Paradise is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
