English stage actor who starred as Bert in the London West End and Broadway productions of Mary Poppins. He received both a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award nomination.
He began his career as a London-based performer and Choreographer, working on productions of Jubilee! and Crazy for You.
He appeared in the 2004 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera.
He married Emily Harvey in 2005.
He performed for Barack Obama in 2010 during an event called "America Celebrates July 4 at Ford's Theatre."
