Born in 1927 in Texas, he was a prolific child actor whose career began in the 1930s. He gained fame as the voice of Pinocchio in Disney's 1940 animated classic. With his all-American charm, he appeared in numerous Westerns and TV shows throughout the 1940s and 1950s. He also had roles in films like "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and "Destry Rides Again." Beyond acting, he was an accomplished horseman. He retired from acting in the 1960s and passed away in 2014.