A British actor and screenwriter, born on November 5, 1956 in England and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He began acting at the age of twelve in the amateur theater. After graduating from the University of Regina and returning to the UK, he studied at the Royal Academy of Arts, and Drama Studio London. He is known for his roles in television series, such as Animorphs, and movies, such as Sophie's Choice (1982), and The Recruit (2003).