Actor. He was best known to British film and television viewers for his numerous character roles during an acting career that spanned six decades. After studying English at Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam College, he began his career on the Shakespearean stage in the late 1950s. He went on to appear in various Shakespearean plays throughout the early part of his career. In 1965, he made his television debut in the series "Thursday Theatre." He went on to appear in numerous television series during his career, such as "Softly Softly: Task Force," "Secret Army," "Crown Court," "Wish Me Luck," "The Demon Headmaster," "Mystery!: Cadfael," "The Courtroom," and "Doctors." In 1972, he made his film debut in "Running Scared" and went on to appear in such films as "Gandhi" (1982), "Mask of Murder" (1988), "Distant Shadow" (2000), and "Fishtales" (2007).

Actor. He was best known to British film and television viewers for his numerous character roles during an acting career that spanned six decades. After studying English at Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam College, he began his career on the Shakespearean stage in the late 1950s. He went on to appear in various Shakespearean plays throughout the early part of his career. In 1965, he made his television debut in the series "Thursday Theatre." He went on to appear in numerous television series during his career, such as "Softly Softly: Task Force," "Secret Army," "Crown Court," "Wish Me Luck," "The Demon Headmaster," "Mystery!: Cadfael," "The Courtroom," and "Doctors." In 1972, he made his film debut in "Running Scared" and went on to appear in such films as "Gandhi" (1982), "Mask of Murder" (1988), "Distant Shadow" (2000), and "Fishtales" (2007).

Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye