About
British actor featured in the global phenomenon Game of Thrones in the role of Balon Greyjoy. He also stars as Detective Sergeant Albert Chisholm in Minder and booked the role of Magnus Crome in the blockbuster film Mortal Engines.
Before Fame
He studied at Douai School, Woolhampton, Berkshire. His TV debut came in 1976 in an episode of The Flight of the Heron.
Trivia
He appeared in the introduction of the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough.
Family Life
He was born to Irish immigrants. His mom was a cook and his father a school secretary.
Associated With
He played the father of Alfie Allen's Game of Thrones character in the hit HBO show.
