Actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the staunch Charles Patridge in "Peyton Place" (1957). Born into a family of wealth and position, upon attaining his degree in theatrical arts from the Pennsylvania Museums School of Industrial Art, he began his career as leading man on the stage appearing in such productions as "Alice in Wonderland," "First Episode," "Damaged Goods," "As You Like It," "Inherit the Wind," "Richard III," and "Boudoir." While appearing as the voice of the title character in "Casey, Crime Photographer," he was introduced to director John Frankenheimer during his attendance at a dinner party held within the prestigious Russian Tea Room. Impressed by his blonde good looks, slim physique, and distinctive voice, he arranged for him to begin a newfound career in the television industry beginning with him appearing under his supervision per a supporting role on an episode of "You Are There." From there, he would go on to flourish as a notable character actor appearing in over 35 features; often typecast as husbands, fathers, doctors, politicians, lawyers, district attorneys, judges, clergymen, historical figures, aristocrats, wealthy bachelors, authority figures, military men, reporters, detectives, butlers, businessmen, historical or literary figures, and patriarchs. He appeared in such feature films as "That Night!" (1957), "Hamlet" (1964), "They Might be Giants" (1971), and "Silent Night, Bloody Night" (1972). On television, he appeared in various guest spots on such syndicated sitcoms as "I Spy," "Modern Romances," "As the World Turns," "The Edge of Night," "Studio One," "Robert Montgomery Presents," "Schlitz Playhouse," "Play of the Week," "Diagnosis: Unknown," "The Catholic Hour," "General Electric Theatre," "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," "Armstrong Circle Theatre," "Dr. Kildare," "East Side/West Side," "Brenner," and "Bonanza." During his career, he was an honorary member of Actors Equity, was cited as being "the busiest actor in radio" per columnist Walter Winchell having performed in 7,500 broadcasts in 12 years, was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, was supportive of the Motion Picture and Television Fund, had been a regular parishioner of the Catholic church, was supportive of the New York State Democratic Committee, presided as a chairman for his local charters of the American Red Cross and the Boys & Girls Clubs, served on the council for the American Federation of Radio Arts, had been a notable watercolor artist, served as vice-president of the Episcopal Actors Guild of America, was an award winning photographer, had been the celebrity spokesman for RoseArt, and he was married to fellow actresses Muriel Kirkland from 1936 to 1971 and Josephine Hutchinson from 1972 to 1979 (his first union ended upon Kirkland's death, his second upon his own death, and both marriages produced no children). Upon his 1972 retirement, he spent the final years of his life dividing time between his homes in New York and Pennsylvania, was a generous benefactor for several libraries and art galleries, and was involved in charitable and religious ventures, until his death.