Trivia

Grew up in Africa in the 60's in what was then the Federation of Northern and Southern Rhodesia. Lived in the small copper-mining town of Luanshya in Northern Rhodesia but attended Peterhouse, the prestigious public school in Southern Rhodesia.

Known to be a friendly and colorful person off screen, unlike some of the characters he's played.

Before becoming an actor he worked as a stage hand at London's Prince of Wales Theatre during the West End run of a variety show entitled 'Way Out In Piccadilly' starring Frankie Howerd and Cilla Black. (1966)

Worked for director Martin Campbell on three separate occasions - "Walter Merek" in No Escape (1994), "Royce Garrett" in Vertical Limit (2000) and "Don Raphael Montero" in The Mask of Zorro (1998) - and, in all three movies, his character was killed off by falling from a great height.

First-ever stage appearance was in 1964 at a boarding school in Africa, in an outdoor production of "A Man For All Seasons", by Robert Bolt, in which he played the part of "The Common Man".

Whilst at RADA in 1969 received the Bancroft Gold Medal for his performance as Richard III.

Has 3 children - Miranda, Liam and India.

Became an Associate Member of RADA.

Considered for the role of Roger Derebridge in Lifeforce(1985).