His real name is James Clark and he was born in Kilbirnie where his father was a blacksmith,. He's married with a son. and lives at Thrums, Kilbirnie, The first play he was in was an amature production of The Old Lady Shows Her Medals which was an amateur production. His first professional appearance was at The Pavilion in Glasgow and his first film was the Ship Builders, Other films include The Bridal Path, Geordie, Whisky Galore, and Rockets Galore.His television work included Miss Adventure with Hattie Jacques,