Trivia

Was blacklisted during the Communist witch hunts of the 1950s.

Created the part of 'Doc' [aka Friar Laurence] on stage,in the original cast of 'West Side Story'; 9/27/57 - Winter Garden Theatre.

Appeared in 32 Broadway productions, and as a regular member of The Group Theatre, performed in first runs and revivals of Clifford Odets's plays.

Grey-haired character actor, on stage from 1924.