Lived in New Orleans, where he acted with a local theater company

Played first notable film role in "Night of Bloody Horror"

Appeared on an episode of TV's "Night Gallery"

Acted in the CBS TV-movie "The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One"

TV series debut as Rick Simon in "Simon & Simon" (CBS); also directed episodes

Played a leading role in the feature "American Justice", in which "Simon" co-star Jameson Parker also played a prominent role

Starred in the TV series "Major Dad" (CBS)

Performed in the play "Love Letters" with wife Delta Burke

Introduced Vice President's wife Marilyn Quayle for her speech at the Republican National Convention

Cast in the TV-movie "Not Our Son" (CBS)

Cast in Darren Star's short-lived drama, "Central Park West"

Had a recurring role on "Touched by an Angel" (CBS)

Appeared in the CBS TV-movie "Take Me Home: The John Denver Story"

Portrayed Lt. Gen. George S. Patton in the TV-movie, "Ike: Countdown to D-Day" (A&E)

Cast as George Hearst in the HBO western drama series, "Deadwood"

Starred in the CBS post-apocalyptic series "Jericho" as Mayor Green