A second cousin of the late Terry-Thomas.
Father of Lucy Briers.
Grew up in a flat above a cinema.
He attended RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) between 1954-1956 and is a member of their Council.
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1989 Queen's Honours List for his services to drama.
He was nominated for Broadway's 1998 Tony Award as best actor in a play for his performance of Eugène Ionesco's in "The Chairs.".
Patron of the Net Curtains Theatre Company.