
In addition to his film work he appeared in many West End shows and touring productions, as well as in the cult TV series Dad's Army and Van der Valk.
His notable film appearances comprise The Day Will Dawn 1942, Millions Like Us 1942, The Man in the White Suit 1951 and Dad's Army 1971 as well as in the TV show Dads Army (pictured) and the acclaimed BBC TV Series Perfect Strangers.
He died on 17th April 2011.