I study in the Salford University, from which he graduated in 1999 with a degree in Media and Acting.
It was discovered while he was performing in a show, written and produced by himself, based on his poetry called “Buzzin”, And it was then that he was recommended to join an acting agency in London.
He began his career participating in various television shows, independent films and British TV films, such as “I’m Frank Morgan” Y “Hawk”; and also at that time he was part of a musical band called “Dilated Spies”.
It was in 2007 when he made his big leap by participating in the musical of Julie Taymor, “Across the Universe“, Where he played Jude Feeny.
Later it could be seen in films such as “The Boleyn sisters”, In which he worked together with Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson Y Eric Bana, starred alongside Kevin Spacey the drama “twenty-one”, He was seen next to Ben kingsley in the thriller “50 dead men“, And participated in”Forbidden territory“,”Heartless“,”The Way Back“, And lent his voice to one of the characters in”Ga’Hoole – Legend of the Guardians 3D”.
On television, he has been a guest actor in series such as “Other People’s Children“,”The Scarlet Pimpernel“,”Judge John Deed“,”A Touch of Frost” Y “The last detective”.
Among his next projects we can mention the romantic comedy “One day“, Which will star alongside Anne Hathaway, and the dramas “Upside down” Y “The Promised Land”.
Parallel to his acting career, Sturgess he continues to dedicate himself to music.
When it comes to his personal life, he lives with his girlfriend Mickey o’brien, who is the keyboardist of the band “The Roux”.