Eddie Redmayne wins Best Actor BAFTA for 'The Theory of Everything'

Eddie Redmayne has won the BAFTA's Best Actor award for portraying the role of Professor Stephen Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything'.

The 33-year-old actor said it was one of the best nights of his life, the BBC reported.

The film was also named Best Outstanding British Film and won a third award for its adapted screenplay.

Julianne Moore won the leading actress prize for her performance in 'Still Alice'.