Spent his early school years in Paris and moved back to the UK at age 7.

Best friends with Ioan Gruffudd of "Hornblower" and "Fantastic Four" fame.

Spoken languages: English, French, Italian

Daughter Isla Elizabeth Angela Griffith born on June 12, 2003.

His sister is actress Anastasia Griffith.

During his first degree studies of French and Italian literature he spent a year studying in Italy. After graduating he decided to go into acting professionally and studied at LAMDA.

Bamber is his mother's maiden name.

Is from a family of 7 siblings: 5 brothers (one younger and 4 older half-brothers from his father's first marriage), 1 sister.

His favourite books include 'Dante's Divine Comedy'.

Twin daughters, Ava and Darcy, born August 27, 2004.

His father, Ralph, is an American lawyer; mother, Elizabeth (Liz), is Northern Irish.

At Cambridge University, England, he achieved a 1st Class MA Honours in Modern Languages. The highest you can achieve.

Interests: Rugby, Golf, Horseback-riding, Skiing, Dancing, Rap-Music

For all the theatre work he's done, he would love to do Hamlet.