His ancestors date back to some of the first Roman settlers in England
and his family has the oldest coat of arms in England with the motto
'To Walk in Arrogance.'
Auditioned for the role of 'Lex Luthor' in Smallville before getting the role of 'Zod' in Season 9.
Ranked #16 in SFX Appeal - Top 20 Sexiest Men [November 2003].
