Max Pirkis

Pirkis appeared in two stage productions during the early 2000s before making his film debut in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, where he was recruited from his school, Eton College. His breakthrough role came in the BBC/HBO television series Rome, where he played Gaius Octavian for two years, earning critical acclaim. Pirkis won several awards for his performances, including the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer and the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in an International Film.