Leading Shakespearean actor, a RADA graduate, who acted for almost thirty years (1956-1984) with the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon. Also notable appearances at the Old Vic Theatre in London.
Married to the Welsh novelist Sian James.
In 1976 he was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor of the year in a revival for Henry IV and Henry V at the RSC Aldwych.
