Began his ascent to stage-acting prominence as a 15-year-old, following his acclaimed portrayal of Primo Levi in the play If This Is a Man at the 1995 Edinburgh Festival
Received the Most Promising Newcomer award at the 2001 British Independent Film Awards for his costarring role in the film My Brother Tom
Was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2005 for his performance in Trevor Nunn's version of Hamlet
Won the 2009 International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor for his work in the BBC television series Criminal Justice
Has said in interviews that he doesn't read reviews of his work
Awards
2019BAFTA Television Awards-Best Supporting Actor:winner
2019Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or A Movie:winner