He was born Aug. 18, 1918, in Mount Vernon, NY. He first became known in the 1930s as a radio actor on the crime series "Gangbusters." He also appeared in shows like "Suspense," the "Shadow," "Inner Sanctum Mysteries" and "X Minus One," and starred in a short-lived series of 1953, "That Hammer Guy," in which he played Mike Hammer, the character created by Mickey Spillane. He never left radio, even as the medium faded as a dramatic forum. Between 1974 and 1982, he appeared in 82 episodes of the "CBS Radio Mystery Theater."
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Tribute Opened June 01, 1978 |
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No Hard Feelings Opened April 08, 1973 |
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Twigs Opened November 14, 1971 |
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Dorothy Opened November 14, 1971 |
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Last of the Red Hot Lovers Opened December 28, 1969 |
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Promises, Promises Opened December 01, 1968 |
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Generation Opened October 06, 1965 |
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A Thousand Clowns Opened April 05, 1962 |
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1969 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
1966 | Best Featured Actor in a Play | Nominee |