Sir John Standing is one of England's most respected stage, film and television actors. From a distinguished acting dynasty which includes his great-grandfather 'Herbert Standing' .
Stepson of Sir John Clements.
Son of Kay Hammond and Sir Ronald Leon, third baronet.
Grandson of Sir Guy Standing and actress Dorothy Hammond
Son-in-law of Bryan Forbes and Nanette Newman.
Makes spoken contribution to tracks "Elements" and "Ramblin Man" on album "Lost Horizons" by Lemon Jelly (XL Recordings/Impotent Fury, 2002).
Succeeded his father as the fourth baronet in 1964.
Grandnephew of Wyndham Standing and Jack Standing.
Nephew of Guy Standing Jr. and Michael Standing.
Great-grandson of Herbert Standing.
Half brother of Anne Leon.
Former brother-in-law of Michael Gough , who was married to his half sister Anne Leon.
His parents used to own Bletchley Park, which was subsequently used by the British Government as its codebreaking centre in World War II.
Although he played Peter OToole s son in "Gullivers Travels" , he is only two years younger than him in real life.
