Notable for his recurring role as Edward Bishop on the British soap opera EastEnders, he is perhaps even more well known for his work as a stage actor. His numerous professional theatrical credits include a York Theatre Royal production of Henry IV, Part 2; Bristol Old Vic stagings of Richard II and Oedipus Rex; and a one-man show titled Macready. Before launching his stage acting career in the late 1950s, he studied at the University of Hull.
