Born in 1926 in Buffalo, New York, he became a renowned voice actor, celebrated for his work in animated television. He began his career in radio before transitioning to animation, where he found lasting success. He is best known for voicing iconic characters such as Scooby-Doo, Boo-Boo Bear, and Bamm-Bamm Rubble. His versatile voice work contributed to numerous Hanna-Barbera productions. He continued to lend his voice to beloved characters until his retirement in the late 1990s.