Anecdotes

Auditioned with The Walking Dead (2010) for the parts of Negan, Abraham Ford, and Bob Stookey before finally being cast as Pope.

He attended the Latymer School in Edmonton, England. He trained in acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

Youngest of four brothers.

Went to college with Lennie James.

Born on exactly the same date as Pamela Anderson (of "Baywatch" and "Barb Wire" fame).