Born on January 12, 1948, in London, he is a distinguished English actor renowned for his role as Sebastian Flyte in the acclaimed TV adaptation of "Brideshead Revisited" (1981), which earned him a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe. He began his career in television series and stage productions, gradually rising to fame in the 1970s. His versatility has seen him perform in numerous films, TV dramas, and theater productions, consistently earning critical acclaim for his compelling portrayals.