He gave a legendary performance in the film 'My Week with Marilyn,' with Michelle Williams and played Marius in Les Miserables.
While in college, he performed as the soloist with the Eton College Choir.
He worked as a model for Burberry in 2008 and 2012.
He dated actress Carey Mulligan in 2011.
His had his breakthrough role in the 2008 film The Yellow Handkerchief, which starred Maria Bello.