Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on October 17, 1974)

British actor; He is famous from Mr.Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, Edmund Reid in Ripper Street (BBC)..

His wife, Keeley Hawes, gave birth to a baby boy, Ralph, in September 2006. Hadn't read Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" before shooting the film adaptation. Instead, he based the character of Mr. Darcy on the script. His first child, a daughter Maggie, was born 2004 with his wife, Keeley Hawes. Attended Oakham School in Rutland, Leicestershire; drama scholar from 1990 to 1992. Became an Associate Member of RADA.

Has a younger brother called Jamie.

Self-confessed John le Carru00e9-style spy buff.

His mother was an actress and trained drama teacher.

Stepfather of Miles, son of his wife Keeley Hawes from her previous marriage.

Graduated from RADA in 1995.