English actor, director, and producer, born in Camberwell, London, England, United Kingdom. He was married to Jane Laurie from 1981 to 2013 until they got divorced, and they had three children. He made his debut in 1979 in the series Minder. He is known for EastEnders (1985), The Uninvited (1997), and Doctor Who (1963). He died on June 15, 2018, in Kensington, London, England, UK.