Born on July 23, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York, he was an American actor known for his versatile character roles in both film and television. He began his career in radio before transitioning to the screen, appearing in numerous films such as *The Birds* and *North to Alaska*. He was a familiar face on TV, with memorable roles in series like *Little House on the Prairie* and *Gunsmoke*. His career spanned several decades until his death on October 8, 1978, in Torrington, Connecticut.