Born on July 31, 1947, in Thornaby-on-Tees, England, he was a celebrated British character actor renowned for his stage and film work. He gained widespread acclaim for his role as Uncle Vernon Dursley in the "Harry Potter" series. With a career spanning over four decades, he won a Tony Award for his performance in "The History Boys." Known for his versatility, he appeared in films such as "Withnail and I" and "The Naked Gun 2½." He passed away on March 28, 2013, leaving a legacy of memorable performances.
THE HISTORY BOYS
The History Boys is a British dramedy film that explores the lives of a group of intelligent and eccentric high school boys preparing for university...
WITHNAIL & I
Withnail & I is a sharp, bittersweet British black comedy from director Bruce Robinson. Set in late 1960s London and a doomed countryside retreat, it...