- Along with Jack Hulbert, he was a special constable with the London Metropolitan Police during World War II.
- As a young actor, he shared a flat with Cary Grant.
- Specialised in playing retired army officers and police inspectors.
- Made his film debut in The Chinese Bungalow in the 1930's, his fist television was in 1937.
- He was in the series Command Room in the 50's, United, Fawlty Towers, as Major Gowan and on the radio in The Archers as Colonel Danby.
- He was the son of a theatrical manager with the family name Blascheck.
- He started acting at 17,.
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