Had dropped out of school to work in a factory when he ran into his
junior high school English teacher. She took him to audition for the
LaGuardia High School for Performing Arts in New York City. He went in
for acting and ended up a dance major.
His first television appearance was on a variety where he performed two
musical numbers. Barry Manilow was the piano player.
Worked as a manager at Gimbels Department Store prior to becoming an
actor.