Began acting while a student at the Thomas Tallis School

Made stage debut in "Mother Clap's Molly House" at the National Theatre

Landing a role in the Royal National Theatre production of "His Dark Materials"

Originated the role of Dakin for Alan Bennett’s "The History Boys"; also appeared in radio and film versions of the play

Had a small role in Neil Jordan’s "Breakfast on Pluto"

Reprised role of Dakin for the Broadway production of "The History Boys"

Once again portrayed Dakin for Alan Bennett's film adaptation of "The History Boys"

Had a supporting role, opposite James McAvoy in "Starter for Ten"

Featured in the John Krasinski directed (also co-wrote) "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men"

Portrayed Willoughby in the BBC adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility"

Featured in the film adaptation of the ABBA stage musical "Mamma Mia!"

Co-starred with Keira Knightley in an adaption of Amanda Foreman's best-selling biography "The Duchess"