Actor. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1915, he served in the United States Army during World War II. He studied acting at the Gellar Theatre Workshop and the Pasadena Playhouse, and later appeared on television as the Chicken Man in the Aames Home Loan Commercials. His films include, “Body Of Influence” (1993), “Far Out Man” (1990), “A Family For Joe” (1990), “Critters 2: The Main Course” (1988), “Deadly Care” (1987), “Off The Mark” (1986), “Smokey Bites The Dust” (1981), “Saturday The 14th” (1981), “Mad Bull” (1977), “Halloween With The New Addams Family” (1977), “Silent Movie” (1976), “Blazing Saddles” (1974), “The Crooked Hearts” (1972), “The Culpeper Cattle Company” (1972), and “Enter Laughing” (1967). He also appeared in the television shows, “Alice,” “Mary Tyler Moore,” “All In The Family,” “Love, American Style,” “Sanford And Son,” “Mayberry R.F.D.,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Petticoat Junction,” “Dallas,” and “My Three Sons.” (bio by: K)