Anecdotes

While he was at Merchant Taylors school he held up the Pinner Post Office which resulted him being expelled and prevented him from taking his place at Bristol University. Because of this he turned to acting and eventually in 1977 he formed his own comedy acting company.

Prepared "Paint it Black", a one-man show based on the life and death of Brian Jones. (février 2007)

Has Lived on the Island of Gozo, off Malta for many years, where he enjoys long distance swimming.

According to his memoirs, he was cast in Brother Sun and Sister Moon but was fired.

Wrote introduction to "The Horror Films of Richard Gordon" by Tom Weaver.

Educated at Merchant Taylors School, Northwood, Middlesex and University of Bristol where he studied English and Drama.

Insisted on performing fight scenes himself for La Griffe de Frankenstein (1973).

Took over the role of Mike Abbot in the film of Bless This House (1972) as Robin Stewart, who played the part in the television series, was unable to repeat his part due to being contracted for a summer season show.

A fitness fanatic he plays , football, and squash and is a member of the British Squash Club.

Wrote his autobiography 'the Confessions of Robin Askwith' published in 1999.

Appearing in 'Dead Funny', a play about Benny Hill fans, in Oldham, UK. (février 2007)

Great-nephew of Robb Wilton.

(Summer) 1999 played "Neville" in Nunhead Films production, "The Asylum" (Working Title) due for completion in February 2000.

Paerents were Nelson and Hazel.

Owns a house in London and a yacht in Malta.

Considered for the Brash Guard in Lifeforce - L'étoile du mal (1985).