true name Ferdinand Philip Mayer-Horckel
born 11.3.1916 Mainz,Germany
parents sent him to England prewar
educated Frensham Heights School
attended Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and Old Vic School
MI5 during WW2 (propaganda broadcasts)
radio,stage,film and TV actor
appeared in over 80 films
married Deirdre de Payer 1955 (divorced 1972) (1daughter Belinda and adopted daughter Fernanda)
died 30.1.1998 Lordington,West Sussex
