Born on June 17, 1904, in Chicago, he was an American actor with a career spanning over six decades. He started in theater before transitioning to film in the 1930s. Known for his roles as the amiable second lead, he appeared in classics like "His Girl Friday" and "The Awful Truth." He earned an Academy Award nomination for "The Awful Truth" and won a Tony Award for "Sunrise at Campobello." He was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild. He passed away on November 29, 1991.