He was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999
season) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Juno and The
Paycock" at the Donmar Warehouse.
Was born in South Shields, England. A small town about 10 miles from
the city of Newcastle upon tyne.
Was in the original cast of "Our Country's Good" by Timberlake Wertenbaker in 1988. Jim Broadbent also performed in the original production.