Began his career as a dancer.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6646 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
His daughter, Mary Collins, was born in October, 1944.
His wife, Patricia Lake, was always introduced as the niece of Marion Davies. After Patricia's death, her will revealed she was instead the love child of Marion Davies and her long-time lover, William Randolph Hearst.
Younger brother of actress Florence Lake.