Born:
April 27, 1974
Birthplace: Berkshire, England
Trivia:
Had a near-death experience at the age of 15, when he cut his knee during a game of football; he was taken to hospital and injected with a general anaesthetic, which caused an allergic reaction resulting in a heart attack and temporary paralysis. Was suspended from school at the age of 16 for punching a headmaster; because of this, he received only 3 GCSEs, in his favourite subjects: English, drama and history. Nominated for the RSC Ian Charleston Award in 2003 for Best Classical Actor under 30 for his role as Orlando in As You Like It. Originated the role of Raoul in the 2010 West End production of Love Never Dies, the sequel to Phantom of the Opera. Voiced George Orwell (and his real-life persona, Eric Blair) in The Real George Orwell series on BBC Radio 4 in 2013. Played the title role in Macbeth at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in 2013.