Born 1945 and raised in North of England (Lancashire and Yorkshire) but attended public school in Cambridge from age 13 to 18. BA (hons) in English and Fine Art Combined from University of Leeds (1967) Lectured in General Studies, English and Art at College of Further Education for eight years. Won first prize in two consecutive New Writer competitions for BBC (one Radio and one TV). Entered RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) as Acting Student on scholarship (1975). Left RADA as Ronson Award Winner (Most Promising Actor of Year)(1977). 1977-1980: Member of RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company). 1980-1990: mainly leading roles in major regional theatres with occasional minor TV appearances. 1990 onwards: mainly television and film appearances with some London theatre work (primarily letting loose as dame or villain in the famous Stratford Theatre Royal's traditional pantomimes).
17 movies · 28 shows
Maxxx
2017·0.0
The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2016·0.0
Taming of the Shrew
2013·5.0
All's Well That Ends Well - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2012·7.2
Doctor Who: The Next Doctor
2008·7.4
The Da Vinci Code
2006·6.7
Measure for Measure: Live from the Globe
2004·0.0
Carla
2003·4.3
Bust
2002·8.0
The Lost World
2001·6.1
Another Life
2001·5.7
Summer in the Suburbs
2000·8.0
Intimate Relations
1996·5.4
Giving Tongue
1996·3.3
Paper Mask
1990·5.7
Bellman and True
1987·6.5
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star
1984·9.0