Wisecracking, quicksilver British comic actor who initially was part of a family comedy act in Leeds with his three sisters and brother. He later went solo and moved into acting.
Suffering from diabetes, he was eventually admitted to Wharfedale Hospital in Otley in January 2008 to remove a big toe which was ulcerated as a result.
Active member of the Horsforth Golf Club.
Was a fitness instructor in the Army and encouraged to try acting while entertaining the troops in shows.