Anecdotes

He obtained a first class degree in Drama at Birmingham University before spending two years, from 1994 to 1996, at the National Youth Music Theatre - he plays guitar and cello - and also working with London Kensington Sinfonia.

On 7 August 2011, swam the 16 miles long Lake Zurich Swim race to raise funds for Guy's and St. Thomas's Neonatal Unit, in memory of Alfie Blacksell.

Attended the University of Birmingham with Matthew Goode

Appearing as "Stanley Kowalski", opposite Rachel Weisz and Ruth Wilson, in "A Streetcar Named Desire" in the Donmar Warehouse London. (septembre 2009)

He graduated from RADA in 2001.

Attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Plays the guitar and the cello, and has worked with the London Sinfonia.

Was brought up in Colchester, Essex, UK.

Playing the title role of Macbeth at the Globe theatre in London. (mai 2010)

Is a son of a consultant physician and a charity worker, and has a younger brother and sister.

Boarded at Uppingham School in Rutland.

Has worked twice with Tom Riley. First in Lost in Austen (2008) and then in Da Vinci's Demons (2013).

Lives in Dalston, London.

Born on exactly the same date as Fred Savage (of "Wonder Years" fame).