- A very close friend, and lover, of Helen Mirren, from their days at the National Youth Theatre.
- On the West End and repertory stage, as well as TV, he has been noteworthy for his performances in the plays of Joe Orton ("The Ruffian on the Stair," "Loot," Entertaining Mr. Sloane") and Harold Pinter ("The Birthday Party," "The Caretaker").
- His father was English and his mother was Scottish.
- Has a daughter Kathleen from his relationship with actress Fiona Victory.
- Among the performers thought suitable for the role of Roger Derebridge in Lifeforce (1985). Nicholas Ball won the role.
- Has been acting since 1966.
- Daughter, Nancy, born 1981 with Charlotte Cornwell.
- Son of Ronald and Margaret McKay (nee Ferguson) Cranham.
- Won both the Olivier and Critics Circle best actor award for his performance in The Father in London's west end.
- Lives in Mortlake,.
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours List for his services to Drama. He is an actor in London, England.
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