Earl Cameron was born in 1917 in Bermuda.   He cam to Britain in 1939. His stage debut was in 1942 in the West End in “Chu Chin Chow”. In 1951 he won a major role in the film “Pool of London”.   Other films include “Simba”, “The Hearts Within”, “Sapphire” and “Flame in the Streets” in 1961.   Recent film appearances include “The Queen” and “Inception”.   BFI profile on Earl Cameron can be accessed here.