Aneurin Barnard (born 8 May 1987) is a Welsh actor, known for his versatile career across theatre, film, and television. He first gained prominence in theatre, winning the 2010 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Melchior Gabor in the original London production of *Spring Awakening*. His film and television career has seen him take on a wide variety of roles, solidifying his reputation, particularly in the historical drama genre. He portrayed Richard III in the television series *The White Queen* and Boris Drubetskoy in the BBC's adaptation of *War and Peace*. In film, he had a significant role in Christopher Nolan's acclaimed film *Dunkirk* and appeared in movies such as *The Goldfinch*. His more recent work includes the Netflix mystery series *1899*. His versatility has allowed him to span different genres, also showcasing his notable singing abilities in films like *Hunky Dory*.