Mark Jordon (born 25 January 1965) is a British actor best known for his roles in long‑running British television series. He gained prominence portraying police constable Phil Bellamy in the ITV period drama Heartbeat from its inception in 1992 until his departure in 2007. Later, he became widely recognised for his portrayal of café‑waiter Daz Spencer in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role he first assumed in July 2014, returned to in August 2017, and continued until the character was written out in January 2019, with brief subsequent appearances.
Early life and education
Jordon was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Details of his formal education and early training in acting are not extensively documented in publicly available reliable sources.
Career
- Heartbeat (1992–2007) – Jordon’s portrayal of PC Phil Bellamy made him a regular fixture of the series, contributing to its popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Emmerdale (2014, 2017–2019) – As Daz Spencer, he appeared in storylines involving the village’s café and family drama, becoming a recognizable face to the programme’s audience.
- Other television work – Following his stint on Emmerdale, Jordon guest‑starred in episodes of the BBC medical drama Holby City and is slated to appear in the ITV crime series The Long Shadow, a dramatization of the Yorkshire Ripper case.
Personal life
Jordon was married to actress Siobhan Finneran from 1997 until their divorce in 2014; the couple have two children, Joseph and Poppy. He is currently in a relationship with fellow Emmerdale actress Laura Norton. The couple have two children, Jesse (born January 2021) and Ronnie (born October 2022), both diagnosed with Usher syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting hearing and vision. Jordon and Norton have been active in raising public awareness of the disorder.
Recognition
While Jordon has not received major acting awards, his long‑term contributions to two of Britain’s most enduring television series have earned him a steady presence in the UK television industry.
References
- “Mark Jordon.” Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Jordon. (Accessed 2026)
- “Heartbeat and Emmerdale actor Mark Jordon’s life ahead of his appearance in new Yorkshire Ripper TV drama.” Leeds Live, 15 June 2023.
Note: All information presented is drawn from verifiable public sources; where details are not publicly documented, they have been omitted to avoid speculation.