Born in 1970 in Northampton, England, he is best known for his role as Adrian Mole in the television adaptations of "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾" and "The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole" in the 1980s. After achieving fame as a child actor, he eventually stepped away from the entertainment industry. Transitioning to a career in healthcare, he became a psychiatric nurse, focusing on helping others outside the spotlight.