About
English actor who was introduced to international audiences as Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 2012. Prior to this role, he was known for playing John Thorton on North & South.
Trivia
He had his breakout television role as Guy of Gisborne on the UK's Robin Hood.
Before Fame
He played the cello and flute in school orchestras as a teen. After graduating from Brockington College in Enderby, he attended Pattison College and studied acting.
Family Life
He has an older brother named Chris. His mother Margaret was a secretary and his father John was an engineer.
Associated With
He had a supporting role opposite Chris Evans in the 2011 hit action film Captain America: The First Avenger.