Studied English at Cambridge University before winning a scholarship to RADA. He later joined the National Theatre, then under the direction of Sir Laurence Olivier.
From 1999 to 2001, member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Raised in a Parsi family of Zoroastrian faith, but later converted to Christianity.
On the London stage from 1967. Made his West End debut in The Tempest playing Ariel to Paul Scofield's Prospero.
Has narrated and voice-acted a number of audio books and radio dramas, winning an Audiofile Award. His voice has also been heard on many broadcasts for Radio 3, Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.