Actor best known for playing Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, in season one of the Netflix drama Bridgerton. He appeared in 8 of the 9 episodes of the first season. In 2021, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

Before Fame

He spent his childhood in Harare, Zimbabwe. After returning to London he took up acting as a hobby.

Trivia

He played Chicken George in the 2016 miniseries Roots. He also appeared in the series For the People. He has acted in over 50 episodes of TV since 2001.

Family Life

His mother was a Zimbabwean nurse, and his father was an English preacher. He has three siblings. He began dating Emily Brown.

Associated With

His costars in Bridgerton included Phoebe Dynevor and Nicola Coughlan.

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