English actor who became known to audiences for playing the titular character in the epic film Beowulf. He also appeared in The Departed, King Arthur, and Noah.
Before making his on-screen debut in a television series called The Sweeney, he won several amateur boxing championships.
He played a major role in the war drama Cold Mountain.
He married Elaine Winstone and he has three daughters named Jaime, Lois and Ellie Ray.
He appeared in Love, Honour and Obey, a cult classic film that starred Jude Law.
