He was an Associate of RADA.
He was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1988 Queen's Honours List for his services to drama.
He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1988 (1987 season) for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for his performance in "King Lear" and "Antony and Cleopatra" in London, England.
He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1990 (1989 season) for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for "The Voysey Inheritance" and "Racing Demon" in London, England.
He was awarded the 1981 London Drama Critics Circle Theatre Award for Best Actor of 1980 for his performance in "The Mayor of Zalamea.".
He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Summerfolk" at the Royal National Theatre, Olivier Stage.
He was nominated for a 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role of the 1997 season for his performance in "King Lear" at the Royal National Theatre: Cottseloe Stage in London, England.