South African born actor: He was born in Pretoria, South Africa. He served in the Royal Navy from the age of 18yrs & trained as an Observer with the Fleet Air Arm. He studied Chemical Engineering at the University of London, before winning a Scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England. He was married to Patricia Marmont at the time of his death & was son-in-law of actor, Percy Marmont. He was married to Pamela Gordon at the time of his death & they had one daughter. He was reported to have been depressed while filming "The Ruling Class" and accidentally took an overdose of barbituates.
South African born actor: He was born in Pretoria, South Africa. He served in the Royal Navy from the age of 18yrs & trained as an Observer with the Fleet Air Arm. He studied Chemical Engineering at the University of London, before winning a Scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England. He was married to Patricia Marmont at the time of his death & was son-in-law of actor, Percy Marmont. He was married to Pamela Gordon at the time of his death & they had one daughter. He was reported to have been depressed while filming "The Ruling Class" and accidentally took an overdose of barbituates.
