Born in Peterborough, England, he initially pursued a career in music, gaining recognition in the 1960s as a pop singer. Transitioning to acting, he found success on stage, notably in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Cats." His film career includes roles in "Tommy" and "Lisztomania." Television audiences know him from the sitcom "Just Good Friends." With a career spanning music, theatre, film, and TV, he remains a celebrated figure in British entertainment.