Trained at LAMDA graduating in 2003. He has an extensive background in theatre in London's West End as well as the Edinburgh Festival where his portrayal of infamous murderer Richard Loeb in 'Never the Sinner' was described by The Scotsman as "a tour de force: flamboyant, posturing, ironic, and with the magnetism the part requires", and prompted The Times to feature him as a "Great British Hope" when the production transferred to the Arts Theatre in London's West End.He has had roles on British television in hit shows such as Downton Abbey, Dr. Who and Case Histories.He was offered the part of Jason Fraser in Diana starring alongside Naomi Watts.