1962 graduate of South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas, where he was a class mate of late actor Jack Nance.
Graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington, Summa Cum Laude, with a 4.0 GPA.
Flew as a P-3C Instructor Flight Engineer in the US Navy.
Rides a Harley Davidson motorcycle and is an avid street rodder.
During his early days in the US Navy he worked for, and was drawn into the world of flying by, Lawrence (Larry) Richardson, father of Actress Patricia Richardson.
Served 28 years in US Naval Aviation before retiring.
He is currently working in film and serving on the ProAct Committee of the Screen Actor's Guild. He is a member of the Texas Film Alliance. (January 2008)