Born in Huntington Park, CA. Father was a Methodist minister, mother Vice Principal at John Adams Junior High School in Los Angeles. Retired from the U.S. Navy as a commander after 27 years. Had his own TV show in L.A. called Freedom Forum, ran for U.S. Congress 46th district in 1946. Graduated from Huntington Park High School and USC. Last appearance was in Funny Girl as the Judge. One son, John.
The Stooge
(Frank Darling (uncredited))
Funny Girl
(Judge (uncredited))
Submarine Command
From Here to Eternity
(Col. Wood (uncredited))
To the Shores of Hell
(Capt. Lusk)
Phone Call from a Stranger
The Day the Earth Stood Still
(General Cutler)
The Caddy
(Golf Official)
The War of the Worlds
(Secretary of Defense (uncredited))