Born in London, England in October 1939, he received a BSc. in psychology from Reading University England after which he gained a scholarship to study drama for 3 years at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England, graduating in 1964. He has worked steadily as an actor since leaving RADA on the English and Israeli stage, TV, and Radio and appeared in around 40 feature films in America and Europe. He has also written, produced, directed and performed plays and other comedy material in England, America and Israel.