Regé-Jean Page is a British actor known for his breakout role as Simon Basset in the popular Netflix series Bridgerton. Born on April 27, 1990, in London, he has a mixed heritage, with a Zimbabwean father and an English mother. Page studied at Drama School and began his career in theater before transitioning to television and film. In addition to Bridgerton, Page has appeared in various television shows, including For the People and Roots. His performance in Bridgerton earned him critical acclaim and a significant fan following, leading to various opportunities in Hollywood.