Trivia

Has a black belt in Kung Fu.

Winner of Theatre Award UK for Best Performance in a Musical, for "Matilda", 2011.

Nominated for Best Actor in a Musical at the 2008 Olivier Awards for his performance in Parade at the Donmar Warehouse, London.

Attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Graduated in 2003 with Ben Whishaw, Edmund Kingsley and Kate Miles.

Obtained a BA (Hons) English degree from the University of Sussex (2000). While there he appeared in student productions of "Murder In The Cathedral" (Archbishop), "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" (Valmont), "Cyrano De Bergerac" (Ragueneau), and "The Duchess of Malfi" (Ferdinand).

His first child, Ernie Carvel, was born in May 2020. Carvel introduced his son to the world in a Matilda cast video, released the same month the boy was born.

Works extensively with BBC Radio.

Was the first member of his family for several generations not to go into journalism; his father worked for the Guardian, and his grandfather was Robert Carvel.

Longlisted for Best Actor in London Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2010 for his performance in Rope at the Almeida Theatre, London.

Olivier winner for Mathilda and Tony winner for Ink.

Longlisted for Best Actor in London Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2009 for his performance in The Pride at the Royal Court Theatre, London.

Shortlisted for Best Actor at Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2011 for his performance in "Matilda" (RSC/West End).

Currently in rehearsals for 'Coram Boy', which premieres at the National Theatre in November. (October 2005)

Playing Leo Frank in the musical 'Parade' at the Donmar, London. (September 2007)

Playing the title role of 'Faustus' (directed by Chris Jamba) at the Etcetera Theatre, London. (June 2005)