Born in Karachi, Pakistan, British actor Nigel Le Vaillant is best known for his medical roles including Mr Julian Chapman in three series of BBC1's Casualty and the lead role of Dr Paul Dangerfield in the BBC1 drama Dangerfield. Films include White Mischief, Personal Services, Christabel, Tom's Midnight Garden and Margaret. He is now semi-retired from acting and divides his time between London and Southern India where he develops eco-friendly homes near to a wildlife reserve.

• Tom's Midnight Garden (1999)