Edward John David "Eddie" Redmayne (born 6 January 1982) is an English actor, singer and model. He is best known for co-starring as Marius Pontmercy in the musical film Les Miserables in 2012. He has also appeared in the BBC television series Birdsong. Redmayne won an Olivier Award and a Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the stage production of Red. He also received the 2011 Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Best Shakespearean Performance for his portrayal of Richard II at London's Donmar Warehouse. He is set to appear as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything in November 2014 and in the science fiction space opera Jupiter Ascending in February 2015.