A British actor, who hailed from Leslie in Scotland. He is known mostly for his British television work, but he did star in two high profile films early on in his career: Straw Dogs (1971) and Wrath of God (1972), making his last movie appearance in Ladyhawke (1985). He had recurring roles in several television dramas, such as The Onedin Line (1976), and guest starred in a variety of popular series, including The Sweeney (1975), Minder (1980) and The Bill (1990-1999).