The actor was probably best known for his appearances in the Ealing Studios classics such as Hue and Cry (1947), Passport to Pimlico (1947) – he played the uncredited role of a ‘central european’, and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951).
Other films that he appeared in include, English Without Tears (1944), The Man from Morocco (1945), It Happened in Soho (1948), State Secret (1950) and The Miniver Story (1950). His final film role was in 1952’s The Excelency.
He died 31st August 1951 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.