He completed a master's degree in Modern Languages at Cambridge University in England with first-class honours. This is the highest level of academic achievement a student can reach and proves his competence in the field of linguistics.
His father, Ralph, is an American lawyer; his mother, Elizabeth (Liz), is of Northern Irish origin. This cultural diversity helped him embrace both his American and British identities and bring different characters to life in his acting career.
He spent his early school years in Paris and returned to the United Kingdom with his family at the age of seven. This early international experience laid the groundwork for him to develop his command of French culture and language.
He speaks three languages fluently: English, French and Italian. These language skills allow him to take roles comfortably in international productions and to portray characters from different cultures in greater depth.
He is a very close friend of the Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd, known for the films "Hornblower" and "Fantastic Four". The two met early in their careers and built a strong friendship over the years; this bond has also enabled them to support each other in their professional lives.
Because his mother and father come from different countries, he holds both American and British citizenship. This dual citizenship has given him the freedom to work and live in both countries and allowed him to be present across a wide geography in his career.
During his undergraduate studies in French and Italian literature, he spent a year in Italy, learning its language and culture in depth. After graduating, he decided to pursue acting professionally and trained at the famous LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) in London.
Because he often plays American characters and uses an American accent flawlessly, his fans and fellow actors are greatly surprised when they learn that he is in fact British. This talent is an important quality that makes him sought after for international productions.
The surname Bamber is his mother's maiden name. His preference for using this surname shows his respect for his mother and his devotion to his family.
On 27 August 2004, his twin daughters, Ava and Darcy, were born. This happy event was an important turning point in his life and required him to balance the experience of fatherhood with his career.
In 2009, he appeared in print advertisements for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) naked, with his chest hair visible. With the slogan "Bare skin, not bear fur", he aimed to draw attention to the use of Canadian black bear fur in the ceremonial hats of the Queen's Guards, and the campaign caused a great stir.
Although he has taken part in many important plays throughout his theatre career, he very much wants to play Hamlet, Shakespeare's immortal work. This desire shows his passion for classical theatre and his wish to keep improving himself.
His younger sister Anastasia Griffith also acts, like him. The two siblings have supported each other by taking part in different projects in the same industry and have strengthened their family ties.
On 12 June 2003, his daughter Isla Elizabeth Angela Griffith was born. This name reflects his love for his family and his commitment to traditional values.
He grew up in a large family of seven siblings: five brothers (one younger, four half-brothers from his father's first marriage) and one sister. This crowded family environment helped him develop his social skills and strengthen his ability to deal with different personalities.
In his spare time, he is interested in various activities such as rugby, golf, horse riding, skiing, dancing and rap music. These wide-ranging interests show that he has an energetic and versatile personality.
He is shooting a new film titled "Money" (2016) in New York with Kellan Lutz, Jesse Williams and Jess Weixler. This project is seen as an important step in his film career and offers him the opportunity to work with different actors.
He is shooting the second season of the series "Battlestar Galactica" (2004) in Vancouver. This science fiction production was a turning point in his career and brought him a large fan base.