Born on September 28, 1916, in London, he was an acclaimed film and stage actor. Raised in Australia, he began his acting career in theater before transitioning to film. Known for his intense performances, he gained international recognition with roles in movies like "Network," where he famously portrayed news anchor Howard Beale, earning a posthumous Academy Award for Best Actor. His career spanned several decades, marked by notable films such as "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "The Nun's Story."