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British actors jumping back and forth between TV, stage and film are far more common than in America. If they don't maintain a certain amount of stage work, they must lose some British acting creds.

Pretty much. Stage acting is considered more prestigious.

Also, his first TV role was in 1978. And even his age during Die Hard was wrong. Born in 1946, Die Hard came out in 1988 so ~42

He didn't get his first stage role until 42. I think the point still stands.

He had roles on stage at least as early as 1978, so 32 or younger.