Darren Newton (born on 16 May 1969 in Ashington, Northumberland, England) is a British actor, writer and director.Trained at Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow. He appeared as Gavin Hindle in Eldorado and subsequently in several Catherine Cookson films before moving into theatre directing. Has an MA in Scriptwriting from Sussex University.Writes and directs using the name D. James Newton. His latest project is the short film "The Americano".