Heavyweight character actor, first acted on stage in 1943. For several seasons in repertory, including a stint with the Old Vic in Bristol. Was known for his 'villainous gourmands', particularly Landburger Gessler in 'William Tell' on TV and Sir Toby Belch in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' on stage. Also a memorable Mr. Bumble in he 1962 BBC miniseries 'Oliver Twist'.