Trivia

He was a final contender for the role of Peter Quill/Star Lord in Guardians Of The Galaxy (2012) before Chris Pratt was cast.

Required a dialect coach to speak with an American accent in Las Vegas 21 (2008).

Best friends with his ''Across The Universe (2007)'' co-star Evan Rachel Wood.

Was one of the actors considered to play the lead in the Spiderman reboot.

Was in a relationship with musician Mickey O'Brien from 2003-2012. The two met while their respective bands were sharing a rehearsal space.

Was more than happy when he was offered a role in Le royaume de Ga'Hoole - La légende des gardiens (2010), because he always wanted to provide a voice in a animated feature, and said the movie was "breathtaking", "a new and exciting experience" and felt it was exactly what he needed in his career.

Top 5 favorite albums are "Check Your Head" by the Beastie Boys, "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake, the Stone Roses' self-titled album, "Demon Days" by Gorillaz, and "Rain Dogs" by Tom Waits.

Graduated with an HND in Media and Performance in 1999 from the University of Salford, UK.

Was in a band called the Dilated Spies.

Was ranked #15 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list. (2008).

Has an older brother named Will and a younger sister named Tia.

Graduate of the University of Salford.

Was friends with Joanne Froggatt before filming Other People's Children (2000).