- 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,.
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