Born September 11, 1948, in Gadsden, Alabama, he gained fame as a child actor with his breakout role as Jem Finch in the classic film "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962). He continued acting in the 1960s with roles in films such as "Shenandoah" (1965) and "The Intruders" (1970). After retiring from acting, he pursued a career in business. Despite a brief acting career, his performance in "To Kill a Mockingbird" remains iconic in American cinema.