Booked to play "Ganataus" in the Doctor Who serial, The Dead Planet, but because dates changed because of production problems, he had to drop out, so Philip Bond took over his role.
He attended Hove County Grammar School and the King's School, Rochester. Having studied for the stage at the Florence Moore Theatre Studios, Hove, he made his first professional appearance in 1946 at the Dolphin Theatre, Brighton, as "Bimbo" in Ian Hay's comedy, "Housemaster".
His hobbies included golf and walking.
Offered the part of "Lord Palmerdale" (played by Sean Caffrey) in "Doctor Who" (1963): Horror of Fang Rock.
Shortlisted for "Professor Watson" (played by Glyn Houston) in "Doctor Who" (1963): The Hand Of Fear.