Stocky, jovial supporting actor who made the switch from radio announcer to films, usually playing the friend of the hero. Found dead in his car of a suspected heart attack at the age of just 47.
(1941-1950) Radio: Announcer for "The Burns and Allen Show" on CBS and
NBC.
(1953-1955) Radio: Announcer for NBC Radio's "The Bob Hope Show".
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6810 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.