- Has acted in both the Doctor Who Franchise (3 roles) and the James Bond Eon franchise.
- Fluent in six languages.
- By using false papers, he managed to escape from the Soviet bloc after World War II. Made his way to Australia, via France, acting on stage. Through Dame Sybil Thorndike obtained a letter of introduction to Hugh Beaumont and John Gielgud, enabling his move to England in 1956. Appeared in London at the West End and had a successful television career playing assorted Eastern and Central Europeans, with a strong line in spies, sneaks and scientists.
- Acted on stage with the Prague Realistic Theatre Company under the name Jiri Pravda.
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