African support actor (born in Senegal) who received his start on the late 50s London stage.
Initial British film roles in the 60s were further up the credits list but stereotypical in nature (butlers, servants, etc.) Later came to the US and played more quality (doctors), albeit minor, characters.
Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Actors Branch).
Played a butler in the racially-charged British drama Woman of Straw (1964) with Ralph Richardson, Gina Lollobrigida and Sean Connery.