Born raised in London England Edwin De La Renta began acting in his teens He attended the renowned Sylvia Young Theatre School was initially more interested in pursuing a career in dance After studying a Sociology degree at Goldsmiths University he moved to New York where he studied the Meisner technique at The Donelli Acting school in Manhattan Returning to the UK a few years later he began Boxing eventually gained attention by appearing in short films before building his resume with supporting roles in Film Television