Born in Wolverhampton, England in the year 1944, a notable figure in the world of theatre and performance. His educational journey began at Regis School, where he honed his skills and developed his passion for the craft. He then went on to attend Birmingham Theatre School, where he received the Outstanding Student Award, a testament to his dedication and talent.
After completing his education, he embarked on a career in the theatre, performing in seasons of twice-nightly rep in 1968. He was soon engaged by Peter Dews at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, where he appeared in notable productions such as Othello, Romeo & Juliet, St. Joan, and After The Rain alongside Michael Gambon and Timothy Dalton.
His impressive career continued as he acted in and directed Children's Theatre seasons in Weston-Super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea. He was then invited to Ireland by Dick Condon in 1968, where he took on leading roles in Billy Liar, The Heiress, Barefoot in the Park, and Boeing-Boeing.
The Irish theatre scene saw him play the Prince in Tom Thumb alongside Maureen Potter and in Alfie, with Ray McAnally, at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin. He became a member of the Gate Theatre Company from 1969 to 1971 and later returned to Birmingham Rep to play in Vivat, Vivat, Regina! for Peter Dews.
On his return to Ireland, he appeared in all the major Dublin Theatres, taking on leading roles in Arms & the Man, The Knack, Michaelmas Eve, See How they Run, Peg o' My Heart, Hamlet, Under Milk Wood, Major Barbara, The Hour Glass, Box & Cox, King Lear, Pantomimes, and several Summer Revues.
In 1974, he joined the RTE Radio Drama Department as an actor, performing in over 750 plays. His film appearances include Privilege, The Manions of America, Cal, Hello Stranger, and The Escapist. He has also made numerous television appearances, including Thirty Minute Theatre, Rainbow City, United, Aladdin, The Burke Enigma, Kilmore House, Heritage, Remington Steele, Dear Sarah, Law & Order, The Clinic, Fair City, and The Tudors.
Recent theatre credits include All's Well That Ends Well at the Helix Theatre Dublin, his solo performance on tour as Charles Dickens in his own creation, Dickens in Dublin, and The Constant Wife at the Gate Theatre Dublin and Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, South Carolina, in June 2007.
His autobiography, "Rising Without Trace", was published by Ashfield Press in 2007. He has also appeared in recent film, playing Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol, 2012, for October Eleven Films.
