Youngest of five (one brother, 2 half brothers, one half sister)

Studied drama at the University of Birmingham before continuing his training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.

Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, whose alumni include Terence Stamp, Julia Ormond, Rupert Friend, Angela Lansbury, Hugh Bonneville, Sue Johnston, Minnie Driver and Julian Fellowes.

Is great friends with Laurence Fox