Once a New York City Police Department detective who switched
professions after working as a guard at a vaudeville party and showing
off his singing and piano skills to partygoers that included a radio
producer.
Convicted of bribery involving a real-estate transaction in 1973 and
served one year in jail.
In the 1960s wound up in prison and was aided by Gene Autry in getting released.
Was survived by 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 3
great-great-grandchildren!
Retired from performing to become a public relations rep.
Headed Ronald Reagan's Democratic political group during his bid for the
California governorship.
Hosted the "Phil Regan Armed Forces" radio show in 1951.
Musical film lead for both Republic and Monogram Pictures.
Handsome, popular Irish-American tenor of the 30's and 40's who appeared in a film or two.