About
English actor and comedian who starred in various films in the 1950s and 1960s including Private's Progress and I'm All Right Jack.
Before Fame
He studied drama, geography at Ardingly College in West Sussex.
Trivia
He signed up for the Entertainments National Service Association which provided entertainment for the British Armed Forces in 1939.
Family Life
He was born the second youngest of four children in Finchley.
Associated With
Dustin Hoffman based the persona for the character of Captain Hook in the film Hook on him.
