Trivia

Taught Anthony Hopkins at RADA, later acted with his student in International Velvet (1978).

Went to RADA with Robert Shaw and Theodore Bikel.

Taught Simon Ward at RADA.

Also teacher at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and author of several books on acting.

While attending school in Stockport, he began acting with the Frank H. Fortescue weekly repertory company.

His favorite hobby was gardening.

He was on the Council of RADA.

His father was a sales manager in the motor trade.

He wrote a book 'First Houses' about his early years in the business.

He won BAFTA Best Actor TV Awards for his performance as Edward VIII in Crown Matrimonal and Prof Anderson in Professional Foul.

Considered for the roles of Dr. Armstrong and Sir Percy in Lifeforce (1985).

With colleagues formed the production company Astramead,.