Raised in NYC

Began career as a stage actor in NYC

Film debut in "The Mad Game"

Appeared as a gangster or villain in numerous films in the 1930s

Served in the US Navy during WWII

Played a film director in the classic musical "Singin' in the Rain"

Portrayed Doc Holliday on the ABC series "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp"

Co-wrote, produced and directed "Macumba Love"

Co-starred with Ann Sheridan in the CBS sitcom "Pistols 'n' Petticoats"

Final feature, "North Avenue Irregulars"

Reprised role of Doc Holliday in the CBS TV-movie "Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone"; final screen appearance