1990 Debut as TV series regular, "Twin Peaks"
1971 Appeared in film, "Slaughterhouse Five"
Served in Europe with US Navy during WWII at age 17
After college graduation, moved to New York; worked three years at NBC as stage manager for "Philco TV Playhouse" (1948-56)
Moved to Los Angeles; appeared in numerous TV shows
Moved with family to Minneapolis, MN after ten years in Hollywood; earned doctorate; toured nation with regional theaters
Directed stage productions; ran theater in St. Paul
Returned to acting full-time in late 70s
Moved to New York; starred in one-man show about Eugene O'Neill; accepted recurring role on soap, "As the World Turns" (1956-)