Roger Sloman was born in Eltham, South-East London, England as Roger Howard Sloman. His father ran a shoe store and served in the London Fire Service during the blitz. Roger attended East 15 acting school and upon graduating entered into repertory theatre at the Liverpool Everyman. He is best known for his role as Keith Pratt in the BBC play for today 'Nuts in May' (1976) and for his numerous comedy appearances in UK sitcoms such as 'Mr Bean' and 'The Young Ones'.