Moved from Wales to London when he was 16 in pursuit of a career in acting
Won the John Mills Scholarship allowing him to attend private drama school
Starred in a successful production of the play The Visit alongside legendary actor Lauren Bacall at Chichester Festival Theatre
Previously worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company early in his acting career
Played Lord of Bones in the 2015 episode "Hardhome" of the popular series Game of Thrones
Took part in a charity campaign to save the Blackwood Little Theatre, auctioning Game of Thrones memorabilia and photos, and hosting a charity signing and question and answer session, ultimately saving the theatre