Half sister of John Standing.
He studied drama at the Central School of Drama and Speech in London, England.
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1977 for services to drama.
Long and distinguished stage career. First professional appearance was in 1943. Worked extensively with the English Stage Company at the Royal Court in the 1950s, with the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1969, and at the National Theatre from 1987 to 1994.
Married to English actress Barbara Leigh-Hunt since 1967.