English Actor. He became a national institution after taking on the role of former sea faring 'Uncle Albert' in the British sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" and was best known for his catch phrase 'During the war...'. Born in Battersea, North London, he served in World War II as a physical training and jungle warfare instructor, serving in South Africa and India as a lieutenant. As Sports and Entertainments Officer, he organized shows for the troops and it is believed that this is where his passion for acting originated. But it would be many years later at the age of 57 that he began his acting career after being a banker for 40 years. He also starred in the Television programs "Shroud for a Nightingale," "Strangers and Brothers," and "The Citadel."
English Actor. He became a national institution after taking on the role of former sea faring 'Uncle Albert' in the British sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" and was best known for his catch phrase 'During the war...'. Born in Battersea, North London, he served in World War II as a physical training and jungle warfare instructor, serving in South Africa and India as a lieutenant. As Sports and Entertainments Officer, he organized shows for the troops and it is believed that this is where his passion for acting originated. But it would be many years later at the age of 57 that he began his acting career after being a banker for 40 years. He also starred in the Television programs "Shroud for a Nightingale," "Strangers and Brothers," and "The Citadel."
Bio by: Jake Cullen
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