Curiosidades

He is the son of Trinidad politician.

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honors List for his services to drama.

He lost his natural Geordie accent during his time in repertory.

He was raised in Newcastle, England and joined his local repertory theatre at age 17.

He has performed with the National Theatre, the English Shakespeare Company and the Bristol Old Vic.

He has two sons.