- Veteran character actor who unexpectedly attained pop culture status playing Joseph "Blue" Palasky in Old School (2003). He was well into his 80s when he was cast in the small part that gave him the kind of public recognition rarely afforded a character actor.
- Became interested in acting while entertaining American troops before World War II.
- Although he played Bill Erwin's father in Mr. Monk and the Very, Very Old Man (2003), he was actually 4-1/2 years his junior.
- Had five children: Bobbie Jean, Janet, Joe, Beverly, and Frederick.
- Was invited to meet with the Texas Rangers when they were playing the Angels in Anaheim.
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