Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he gained fame as a talented actor and singer. He is best known for providing the voice of the Prince in Disney's pioneering animated classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937). His career spanned both stage and screen, with notable performances on Broadway, including a role in "Oklahoma!". His rich baritone voice and charismatic presence left a lasting impact on American musical theater and film. He passed away in 1984.