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He was born in Los Angeles, California, after his father had already begun a career in silent movies in Hollywood. He peformed in his first movie as a baby, performing as child actor. In adulthood, he made a smooth transition to a full career and continued to act until his death.
In his adult career he was noted for his supporting character roles in such movies Up Periscope , The Lady Takes a Flyer , and The West Point Story . He also appeared in many westerns. He died in Los Angeles from respiratory failure due to cancer.