DATE OF BIRTH : 1956
BORN: Lancashire
TRAINED: Manchester University (1973-77) where he gained a degree in English and Drama.
HOBBIES: A keen sportsman who enjoys swimming, rugby, horse riding, cricket and holds a jet ski license
ON GORY SCENES: 'I'm a bit squeamish I have to confess, I had to do a horrible scene where this guy was in an accident and had a central heating pipe spearing his leg. I had to pull the pipe out and it made a horrible noise. I concentrated really hard and managed to do it without looking too terrified!'
REAL LIFE CASUALTY INCIDENTS: 'I've been to casualty a few times, especially as a kid. I think the worst time was when I was beaten up by a gang. It was my own fault as this guy snatched my fish and chips and threw them on the ground. My temper got the better of me and I went for him - then I woke up in hospital!'
Thanks to Jan M who referred me to the BBC series, Casualty site.