Born into a theatrical family in Chelsea, London, he attended Harrow School, completed National Service with the Loyals, and left RADA after two years to train in repertory theatre. After early uncredited film parts, he gained notice in Oh! What a Lovely War and Battle of Britain, then won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor for The Go-Between (1971). His portrayal of the assassin in The Day of the… Read more
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Known for Johnny English Strikes Again 2018 Gandhi 1982 Never Say Never Again 1983 Taboo 2017 Series ★ 8.2 Agatha Christie's Poirot 1989
Gudgeon Series ★ 7.8 Agatha Christie's Marple 2004
Caterham ★ 7.8 A Hazard of Hearts 1987
Lord Harry Wrotham Series ★ 7.7 Daniel Deronda 2002
Sir Hugo Mallinger Series ★ 7.6 Lewis 2007
Dr. Yardley Series ★ 7.3 Gulliver's Travels 1996
General Limtoc Series ★ 7.2 Shaka Zulu 1986
Lt. Francis Farewell ★ 7.2 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 1962
Extra (uncredited) ★ 7 The Man from London 2008
Inspector Morrison (voice) ★ 7 This Sporting Life 1963
Restaurant Barman (uncredited) ★ 6.8 The Importance of Being Earnest 2002
Lane ★ 6.8 Nicholas Nickleby 2002
Sir Mulberry Hawk ★ 6.8 The Dresser 1983
Oxenby Series ★ 6.6 Oliver Twist 2007
Mr Brownlow ★ 6.6 Stage Beauty 2004
Sir Edward Hyde ★ 6.6 The Crucifer of Blood 1991
Alistair Ross ★ 6.6 The Shooting Party 1985
Lord Gilbert Hartlip ★ 6.6 Oh! What a Lovely War 1969
Aide to Field-Marshal Haig ★ 6.4 Lassie 2005
Hulton ★ 6.3 The Mind Benders 1963
Stewart (uncredited) ★ 6.2 The Dresser 2015
Thornton ★ 5.8 The Big Sleep 1978
Joe Brody ★ 5.7 A Month by the Lake 1995
Major Wilshaw ★ 5.7 Robin Hood 1991
Prince John ★ 5.7 The Cat and the Canary 1978
Hendricks ★ 5.2 Prince Valiant 1997
King Arthur ★ 5.2 The Frozen Dead 1966
Norburg's Brother (Prisoner #3) ★ 5 All the Queen's Men 2001
Aitken ★ 5 Return from the River Kwai 1989
Major Benford ★ 4.8 Wild Geese II 1985
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