Actor. He was a popular child actor for over twenty years and later a highly respected radio program director for the British Broadcasting Corporation (or BBC) for almost thirty years. He will be best remembered for his role as 'Bob Cratchit's son, the sickly 'Tiny Tim' in the classic holiday film, "A Christmas Carol" (1951), which was based on the book by Charles Dickens. The film also starred Alastair Sim as the crotchety title character, the miser, 'Ebenezer Scrooge.' He is also remembered for his role as 'Lord Mauleverer' in the television comedy series, "Billy Bunter Of Greyfriars School" from 1956 to 1957. Born Glyn John Dearman in Horncastle, England, (some sources say London, England), he began his acting career on the radio playing the lead character on the radio program, "Children's Hour's Jennings At School". He was also a regular member of British Broadcasting Corporation Drama Repertory Company and played the character of 'Carlton' in "Mrs. Dale's Diary." He made his film debut as 'Ken Moss' in the thriller, "The Hideout" (1948), alongside Valerie Hobson and Howard Keel. Besides, "The Hideout" (1948), and "A Christmas Carol" (1951), his other film appearances include, "Tom Brown's Schooldays" (1951), "Four Sided Triangle" (1953), "File On Voronov" (1956), "A Place For Gold" (1960), and "The Flesh And The Fiends" (1960). Besides, "Billy Bunter Of Greyfriars School," his other television credits include, "Emil And The Detectives," "The Man In Armour," "Saturday Special," "Rheingold Theatre," "The Windmill Family," "Calling All Boys," "David Copperfield," "Television Playwright," "Saturday Playhouse," "Dixon Of Dock Green," "Here's Harry," "Drama 61-67," and "Ghost Squad." His last role was as 'Statton' in an episode of the science fiction television series "Adam Adamant Lives!" in 1966. After his film and television career was finished, he became a successful radio director for the British Broadcasting Company (or BBC) for almost thirty years. His honours include winning the Premio Ondas, the Spanish comedy-drama prize for his production of "The Revenge" in 1979, and the Sony Best Production Award for a production of Mervyn Peake's "Gormenghast" in 1985, and "Titus Groan" which starred singer and songwriter Sting. He also worked with several others, including Jeffrey Archer, James Follett, Jessie Matthews, Kenneth Branagh, and Angela Carter. He retired from radio in 1995. In his later years, he suffered from phobias and fears, sought constant companionship, and suffered from depression which eventually led to bouts of alcoholism. He passed away tragically at the age of 57, after falling down a flight of stairs at his home in London, England. Following his death, he was cremated at the Golders Green Crematorium and his ashes were scattered on the grounds.