An English actor, he gained international fame for his role as Harold Abrahams in the Academy Award-winning film "Chariots of Fire" (1981). He was born on December 16, 1947, in London and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His career spanned theater, film, and television, with notable performances in "Star Trek" (2009) and "First Knight" (1995). Known for his intense and versatile acting, he left a lasting impact on both stage and screen before passing away on August 18, 2020.