Best known for his roles as Liam Connor in the series Coronation Street and as Thomas Barrow in the series Downton Abbey. He later played the character Martin Evershed in the TV series Ackley Bridge. He is also part of a podcast series titled, "Getting Better".

Before Fame

He has two degrees: one in Business from Huddersfield and one in Marketing from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.

Trivia

He is a former model who won the Sexiest Male award at the 2007 and 2008 British Soap Awards. He has amassed over 25 acting credits throughout his ongoing career. 

Family Life

He had his first son in 2010.

Associated With

He starred on the soap opera, Coronation Street with co-star Gray O'Brien from 2006-2008.