Born in Brixton, London, in 1937, he was a distinguished English actor renowned for his work on stage, film, and television. He gained widespread recognition for his role as the voice of Marvin the Paranoid Android in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" radio series and TV adaptation. His film appearances included roles in "Brassed Off" and "A Bridge Too Far." He also had a prolific theatre career, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He passed away in 2019.