In the remake, The Poseidon Adventure (2005), the ship's lounge was named "Jak's Lounge" as a
tribute for founding The Poseidon Adventure Fan Club. After production wrapped, the neon sign was gifted to him by producer Mary Church.
Is the nephew of Fulgencio Batista's former bodyguard and close friend. Born in
Florida after family fled Cuba under threat of violence to Batista's
high officials.