Prolific actor, now most famously associated with the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale, formerly known as Emmerdale Farm, initially garnered widespread recognition for his portrayal of Dr. John Rennie in the 1950s television drama Emergency Ward 10, a role that catapulted him to stardom and paved the way for subsequent notable performances in A Family at War and To the Manor Born.
In addition to his impressive television credits, the actor has also appeared in a number of notable films, including the iconic British war drama The Dam Busters.
Throughout his personal life, the actor has been married three times and is the father of four children.