Prolific British character actor of the 1940's and 50's who specialized in
playing elusive, cigarette-dangling shysters and thieves.
Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 1936 with an acting diploma. Subsequently appeared in classical roles on stage in the West End and at the Old Vic, between 1944-46.
Played his first villain in 1947 in the film It Always Rains on Sundays.