Born on December 16, 1903, in Pennsylvania, he was a prominent stage actor before transitioning to film. He gained recognition in the 1930s, appearing in movies like "Young Sinners" and "Zoo in Budapest." He often portrayed sophisticated or romantic characters. Beyond acting, he ventured into academia, teaching drama at UCLA. His career spanned both stage and screen, leaving a mark on early cinema before passing away on December 7, 1975.