Trivia

His son Bruno Melling-Firth died in a coach accident in Thailand at age 19. (2011)

Was age 19 when he played the role of Davis in Scum (1979).

Grew up in Bristol.

Was educated at Elmlea Primary school, Clifton College, and in the sixth form at Bristol Grammar School.

Has a son named William Melling and a daughter, Bella Honey Melling.