Some Facts
Filmed the BBC Drama, Robin Hood, in Hungary, where he played Guy of Gisborne, the Sheriff of Nottingham's evil henchman. [May 2006]
To get into character as Lee, his role in Cold Feet (1997), he took up aqua aerobics.
At age 14, he persuaded his parents to send him to a vocational school in Coventry where he could develop his musical talents.
Started acting career in musical theatre.
Joined the Royal Shakespeare Company at age 28 for 18 months.