Actor. He began his career on the London stage in 1936, at age 16. With the outbreak of World War II, he served in the British Grenadier Guards and was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery. Returning to acting, he made his film debut in the title roll of "Nicholas Nickleby" (1946). Through the 1940s and 50s he stared in British and American films such as, "Scott of the Antarctic" (1948) and "Black Tide" (1956). In the 1960s and 70's he turned to TV appearing on many series such as, "Callan," "The Saint" and presenter for the programs, "Tonight" and "Picture Parade". He was also president of British Actors' Equity Union during the 1980s.
Actor. He began his career on the London stage in 1936, at age 16. With the outbreak of World War II, he served in the British Grenadier Guards and was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery. Returning to acting, he made his film debut in the title roll of "Nicholas Nickleby" (1946). Through the 1940s and 50s he stared in British and American films such as, "Scott of the Antarctic" (1948) and "Black Tide" (1956). In the 1960s and 70's he turned to TV appearing on many series such as, "Callan," "The Saint" and presenter for the programs, "Tonight" and "Picture Parade". He was also president of British Actors' Equity Union during the 1980s.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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