Worked as apprentice electrician for four years before attempting an acting career

Made feature debut with small role in "Harbour Beat"

Received notice for his co-starring role in "Four Weddings and a Funeral"

Portrayed a shy young gay man in "Madagascar Skin"

Had regular role on the BBC series "Out of the Blue"

Played Dr. Iain McCallum in the ITV series "McCallum"

Played Gwyneth Paltrow's love interest in "Sliding Doors"

Became a partner in Clerkenwell Films

Portrayed poet William Wordsworth in the BBC Films production "Pandaemonium"

Reprised the role of Jonathan Carnahan for "The Mummy Returns"

Cast as Inspector John Rebus in the first series of "Rebus" for the ITV Network

Reprised the role of Jonathan Carnahan for "The Mummy Returns"

Made American series debut with the ABC medical drama, "MDs"

Cast as lawyer, Jack Roper in the BBC drama "New Street Law"

Co-starred with Colin Firth and Ben Kingsley in "The Last Legion"