Served in the Polish underground during WWII; was captured and interred
in a German workcamp until rescued by Patton's forces; studied acting
at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in post-WWII London; started the
Professional Actors Workshop in New York City, Los Angeles, and Provo,
UT; former students include James Earl Jones, Martin Sheen, Sigourney
Weaver, Mercedes Ruehl and Ralph Waite.
Was President of Stratton Productions, Inc (NYC), a firm engaged in stage, film and TV productions. He also worked at NBC as a studio supervicor and helped develop a new method for directing TV programs.