His best-known role is the evil Judge Turpin in the original production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, which he also repeated for the first national tour, the 1980 television broadcast, and a 1994 production at the North Shore Music Theatre. He earned a Drama-Logue Award for his performance in the tour's Los Angeles berth.
His most recognized part is Judge Turpin in the original production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, which he also reprised for the first national tour, 1980 television broadcast, and a 1994 performance at the North Shore Music Theatre. He received a Drama-Logue Award for his role in the tour's Los Angeles leg.