Playwright, screenwriter, actor and author. Born Leeds. First popular success was 'Beyond the Fringe' at the 1960 Edinburgh Festival, with Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore. Since then there have been many successes including 'Talking Heads' on BBC television, and 'The History Boys' at the National Theatre.
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