Ex-stepfather of actress Tara Fitzgerald and Arabella Fitzgerald.
Born in London, but moved to Dublin at an early age.
Leading actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1966, noted for his expressive voice and piercing eyes.
Graduated from Trinity College and made his stage debut at the Opera House in Cork, Ireland, in a 1953 production of "The Seventh Step". He acted on the London stage from 1959.
Father, with Sarah Fitzgerald, of daughter Bianca Rodway.
