Began acting career with England's Oxford Repertory

Graduated to London's West End theaters and the Old Vic

Earliest British feature film credits include "Caste" (1930), "Stamboul" (1931) and "Bitter Sweet" (1933)

Immigrated to US

Acted in first American feature film, "We Are Not Alone"

Performed on the New York Stage opposite Gladys George in "Lady in Waiting"

Played Alfred Pennyworth on TV series, "Batman"