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20 Times John Barrowman Owned The Moment

He loves the spotlight.
by 3/11/2016

Gregarious. Irrepressible. Extroverted. There are countless ways to describe the force-of-nature that is John Barrowman. To celebrate his 49th birthday today, we’re revisiting 20 times he utilized all of those adjectives, and more.

  1. The Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

    The 2014 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, UK on July 23, 2014. Pictured: John Barrowman Ref: SPL807403 230714 Picture by: James Whatling / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
    James Whatling / Splash News

  2. The Supanova Pop Culture Expo

    June 21, 2014: John Barrowman appears on stage at the Supanova Pop Culture Expo at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in Perth, Western Australia. Pictured: John Barrowman and fan Ref: SPL786814 210614 Picture by: Faith Moran / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
    Faith Moran / Splash News

  3. Celebrating Panto

    Entertainer John Barrowman has said he is looking forward to teaming up with The Krankies for a fourth time as they launched their latest pantomime. The Glasgow-born actor is returning to the city with the comedy due, Janette Tough and her husband Ian, to appear in Dick McWhittington at the SECC Clyde Auditorium. Pictured: John Barrowman and The Krankies Ref: SPL616557 200913 Picture by: Mirrorpix / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
    Mirrorpix / Splash News

  4. Photo Call For “Torchwood”

    Photo call of TV series 'Torchwood' for MIP TV 2011 in Cannes, France. The stars of the eagerly anticipated drama, 'Torchwood', John Barrowman and Bill Pullman. Pictured: John Barrowman Ref: SPL264827 050411 Picture by: KCSPresse / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
    KCSPresse / Splash News

  5. Performing Live In Liverpool

    John Barrowman performing live at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in Manchester, UK. Pictured: John Barrowman Ref: SPL218451 141010 Picture by: Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
    Splash News

  6. Christmas Panto

    John Barrowman playing Robin Hood in the Christmas pantomime at the New Theatre in Cardiff. Pictured: John Barrowman Ref: SPL139155 151109 Picture by: Wales News Service / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
    Wales News Service / Splash News

  7. Southbank Studios In London

    Touchwood actor John Barrowman was in a playful mood today outside the London Southbank Studios. John was appearing and sang a song 'Cant Take My Eyes Off You' for Fern Britton's on her last show of 'This Morning' - London Pictured: John Barrowman Ref: SPL114041 170709 Picture by: Ian Lawrence / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
    Ian Lawrence / Splash News

  8. With Katie Cassidy at Comic Con

    SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 11: Actors Katie Cassidy (L) and John Barrowman attend The Nintendo Lounge on the TV Guide Magazine yacht during Comic-Con International 2015 on July 11, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Nintendo)
    Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Nintendo

  9. Vancouver Fan Expo

    VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 05: Actor John Barrowman jokes at the Celebrity Q&A during 'Fan Expo Vancouver 2015' at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty Images)
    Andrew Chin/Getty Images

  10. With Misha Collins And Chris Hardwick At Comic Con

    Chris Frawley/Waner Bros. Entertainment Inc. via Getty Images

  11. Emerald City Comic Con

    SEATTLE, WA - MARCH 29: Actor John Barrowman speaks at Emerald City Comicon on March 29, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Suzi Pratt/Getty Images)
    Suzi Pratt/Getty Images

  12. Wizard Jeans Rear Of The Year

    Shobna Gulati And John Barrowman Are Unveiled As Having The Wizard Jeans Rear Of The Year At The Dorchester Hotel In London. (Photo by John Phillips/UK Press via Getty Images)
    John Phillips/UK Press via Getty Images

  13. Royal Albert Hall

    John Barrowman performs at the Royal Albert Hall on October 4, 2010 in London, England.
    Matt Kent

  14. With Eve Myles And Gareth David-Lloyd

    LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 17: John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David Lloyd attend 'Torchwood' signing at HMV, Oxford Street on July 17, 2009 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images)
    Eamonn McCormack/Getty Image

  15. The TV Choice Awards

    Tv Quick And Tv Choice Awards At The Dorchester Hotel, London, Britain - 03 Sep 2007, John Barrowman (Photo by Brian Rasic/Getty Images)
    Brian Rasic/Getty Images

  16. Premiere Of “De-Lovely”

    John Barrowman during De-Lovely New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals at Loews Lincoln Square in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
    Jim Spellman/WireImage

  17. Premiere of “Anything Goes”

    UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 08: John Barrowman, First Night Of Anything Goes Musical, At The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane In Covent Garden , London (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
    Dave Benett/Getty Images

  18. Chicago Entertainment Expo

    CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 14: John Barrowman attends the 2012 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place on April 14, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Paul Warner/FilmMagic)
    Paul Warner/FilmMagic

  19. Singing A Duet With A Fan

    speaks at the Celebrity Q&A during 'Fan Expo Vancouver 2015' at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada.
    Getty

  20. Royal Albert Hall

    LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 01: John Barrowman performs on stage at the Royal Albert Hall on June 1, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Broussely/Redferns)
    Marc Broussely/Redferns
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