Born on November 5, 1956, in Wansford Camp, England, he is a British-Canadian actor and writer known for his versatile roles in film, television, and theater. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began his career on stage before transitioning to screen. He has appeared in films like "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow." In television, he is recognized for roles in series such as "Da Vinci's Inquest" and "Fringe."