Born on October 21, 1945, in Miami Beach, Florida, he is an American actor known for his roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his performance in the 1981 horror film "The Howling" and further solidified his career with appearances in "Dune" (1984) and "Silver Bullet" (1985). He is also notable for his collaboration with director David Lynch, featuring in "Twin Peaks" as Big Ed Hurley. After a hiatus, he returned briefly to act in the 2017 "Twin Peaks" revival.