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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.

Died at the Middlesex Hospital, Westminister from Bronchopneumonia. At the time of his death, he was also suffering from cancer of the rectum.