Scottish actor born in 1949, known for his versatility in film, theatre, and television. Gained international fame for his role as Eric Liddell in the Oscar-winning film "Chariots of Fire" (1981). Trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he also had a distinguished stage career, with notable performances in "Guys and Dolls" and "Hamlet." His career was tragically cut short when he died of AIDS-related causes in 1990, becoming one of the first public figures in the UK to disclose his illness.