Actor. Born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, he was a mild-mannered performer best known for supporting roles in films. He began his career in the theatre and made his film debut in "Charles and Mary" (1938). After serving in the British Army during World War II, he resumed his career appearing in nearly 30 films which included "Miranda" (1948), "The Runaway Bus" (1954), "The March Hare" (1956), "Big Time Operators" (1957), and "I'm All Right Jack" (1959). He was married to actress Dame Margaret Rutherford, whom he appeared in several Agatha Christie movies from 1961 to 1965. He died in Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, England, at age 74.
Actor. Born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, he was a mild-mannered performer best known for supporting roles in films. He began his career in the theatre and made his film debut in "Charles and Mary" (1938). After serving in the British Army during World War II, he resumed his career appearing in nearly 30 films which included "Miranda" (1948), "The Runaway Bus" (1954), "The March Hare" (1956), "Big Time Operators" (1957), and "I'm All Right Jack" (1959). He was married to actress Dame Margaret Rutherford, whom he appeared in several Agatha Christie movies from 1961 to 1965. He died in Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, England, at age 74.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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