He served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II.
After the war, he used his veterans' benefits to pay for acting lessons at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. He moved to New York City in 1952.
Was spotted in the off-Broadway musical revue "The Mad Show" in 1966, and eventually signed for "Laugh-In".
Remembered for his campy "Peter Pan" on the peanut butter TV commercial.
Performed at such clubs as the Reuben Bleu and Blue Angel (both in Manhattan) during his salad days. Also performed comedy partnered with such funny guys as Julius Monk, among others, as well as performing solo.
