Curiosidades

Was an occasional film critic in the 1960s, mostly for the magazine "Films And Filming". He returned to reviewing after the disastrous reception of his film, Homem e Mulher Até Certo Ponto (1970).

His first hit record "Come Outside" featured an uncredited Wendy Richard

Achieved brief success as a pop singer in 1961 whilst still a student at university.

Spent some years as a director of commercials.

Fluent speaker of several Eastern European languages - hence, is often cast as Russians or Germans in TV episodes.

Took his professional name from his mother's maiden name, De Sarne