- Prior to his acting career he had served in the US Navy. In the 1960s he was licensed by the US Coast Guard to captain commercial vessels. From 1969 he also qualified as a marine surveyor, often appearing as a witness in marine court cases. He further held a Certified Real Estate Appraiser License and was a member of the American Arbitration Association Commercial Panel.
- His favorite hobbies were opera and being on the ocean. He was a member of the Marina Venice Yacht Club and the Classic Yacht Association.
- Provided voice-over work into his 70s.
- A bodybuilder before switching to acting, he was a "beefcake" model in the 1950s/60s. He trained at the American Theatre Wing in New York. He was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship for voice performance.
- Cremated and his ashes scattered.
- Lifelong liberal Democrat and member of the SAG, AFTRA and AEA.
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