Born in 1937, he was an American actor known for his work in film and television. He gained recognition for his role as Napoleon Wilson in John Carpenter's 1976 cult classic "Assault on Precinct 13." Prior to his film career, he served in the U.S. Army and later transitioned into acting, appearing in various TV shows such as "The Rockford Files" and "McCloud." His career spanned several decades, leaving a lasting impact on genre cinema. He passed away in 1998.