Wounded on Iwo Jima Island when the American flag was raised during World War II; served in the 28th Regiment, 5th Division Marine Corps.
Member of the musical group The Folk Singer with Erik Darling, Don Vogel and Cathy Wilcox.
Appeared on Broadway as a folk singer in the musical "The Next President" with Mort Sahl and Mary Travers; which opened on April 9, 1958 for 10 performances.