Diane Langton Husband: Is Diane Langton married? Who Is Derek James?

Derek James is the husband of English actress and singer Diane Langton.

Derek James and Diane Langton got married in 1976.

Derek James is an actor and writer, known for Serena and the Ratts (2012), Preppy Hippies (2007) and Doing Time (1979).

Derek James met his wife Diane Langton when they appeared together in the West End production of “Hair”.

Derek James was born in 1948 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

Derek James’ wife Diane Langton is also best known for playing Marlena “Nana” McQueen in Hollyoaks from 2007 to 2009 and 2012 onwards.

Langton began her career as a dancer, but is now a popular theatre actress and singer, having appeared in the West End, in A Chorus Line, Pippin, I’m Getting My Act Together, A Little Night Music, Chicago and Mary Poppins.

Langton’s long stage career began with an appearance in Hair, in 1968 and in 1982 she appeared in the Royal Variety Performance, performing a song from Show Boat.

In 1987, Langton created the role of Angel in Kander & Ebb’s The Rink at the Forum Theatre in Manchester, a role which she reprised in the 1988 West End transfer.

Langton returned to the show in 2004, at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, this time playing the role of Angel’s mother, Anna.

In 2010, Langton joined the London cast of Billy Elliot as Grandma.