He received a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1962.
He joined Laurence Olivier's company with the National Theatre. His work there included Guys and Dolls, The Beggar's Opera, Coriolanus, The School of Wives, Democracy and The UN Inspector.
The eighteenth Harry Potter film series cast member to die.
Began with the National Theatre in 1965 and stayed for eight seasons. Joined the RSC in the late 1990's.