1946 graduate of Temple University.
He and Karen adopted a baby boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 5 months.
Inurned at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California - Garden of Heritage, Columbarium of Tradition, Niche 1601A
Studied acting with Stella Adler.
Was believed to have had a long, bitter and acrimonious feud with actor Jack Klugman that lasted over 40 years. However, it was later revealed that the feud was a hoax and the two actors were actually friends who grew up in the Philadelphia area.