George Rainsford was born in Huddersfield in Yorkshire in 1982, and
later attended Repton School in Derbyshire. He joined the National Youth Theatre in 1999 and
later became involved with student theatre whilst
reading for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama at the University of
Manchester.
In 2003 he won a Goldman-Sachs Scholarship to the London
Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). On graduation in 2006 his first
professional engagement was as D'Artagnan in the Bristol Old Vic's Christmas production of 'The Three Musketeers'.
He is known for his regular performances in, amongst others, "Casualty", "Call The Midwife"
and "Waking The Dead", as well as numerous theatre roles (including
plays at the Royal Court, RSC and National Theatre).
Ended up in a hospital with a gashed fist and damaged tendon after accidentally punching Luke Norris during a stage fight in the Royal Shakespeare Company production Days of Significance.
Attended Repton School in Repton, where he became interested in drama.
Joined the National Youth Theatre in June 2003.
Won a Goldman Sachs scholarship to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.