New Zealand-born British character lead and support of stage, film, and television.
Born on April 18, 1930, in Wellington, New Zealand. Died March 11, 2025.
Best known for his performances in musical theatre and on the London stage. He originally trained to be an accountant in New Zealand, but decided to change his career in 1950 when he made his stage debut as Sebastian in "Twelfth Night". He made his Broadway debut in 1952, playing Sam Weller in "The Pickwick Papers".
He guest-starred in many television series, such as Columbo (1978).