- Best known for his long-running role as grumbling landlord Amos Brearly on the soap "Emmerdale" (1972-1991).
- Served with the Royal Corps of Signals during WWII and started with repertory stage acting after the war.
- Off-screen, he was said to be a real gentleman who always had time for his fans, even if they interrupted a dinner out.
- He was born in Hull, but raised in Birmingham.
- He started out on the stage, and was artistic director of the Nottingham Playhouse in the 1960s.
- Spoke the first words on the stage of Nottingham's Playhouse Theatre.
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