Born in 1909 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Brown hair, Blue eyes. In 1930 came to England joined Royal Air Force and took part in Byrd expedition. In 1933 took part in Paramount's Search for Beauty and was selected with Joyce Neilson to be the New Zealand winners out of 30 winners worldwide. Went to Hollywood made 'The Search For Beauty' film and was awarded a bit player contract. He shared a flat with Eldred Tidbury with Michael Redgrave and Richard Todd. he played a scientist who developed Barnes Wallis's weapon. Between 1954 and 1958 he worked with his friend Donald Gray in the Danziger TV series 'The Vise' as Inspector Parker. Unlike Gray he did still get film work after the series ended his last film being Frauline Doktor in 1969. His acting career did not end completely until 1983 at the age of 74. He retired to his English Cotswold country cottage in Coates, Gloucestershire, England. He died on the 1st of December 1995 aged 86 and his funeral was held in Gloucester. He was survived by his wife, son and a step daughter.
