Starred in 2 movies about Agatha Christie's famous detective Hercule
Poirot, Murder On The Orient Express (1974) and Evil Under The Sun
(1982).
He was awarded O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2002 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Drama.
He was awarded the Olivier Award for his comedic stage performance in "Privates on Parade" in 1977, then won again for the title role in the musical Demon Barber of Fleet Street, "Sweeney Todd.".in 1980.
He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season)
for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for his role in Candide
performed at the Royal National Theatre, Olivier Stage.
A memorial service was held for him at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden on 27th February 2004.
Autobiography; "Happiness Indeed"
Was offered the role of Chief Caretaker in Doctor Who Paradrise Towers.
Was offered the role of Borusa in Doctor Who: The Five Doctors.