Trivia

He was combat photographer during World War II.

Best remembered by the public for his role as Russell Lawrence on the situation comedy Gidget (1965).

Stepfather of wife Peggy Converse's daughter, actress Melissa Converse.

Appeared as pilot (uncredited) in "How to fly a B-26" which was produced by the Army Air Corps during WWII.

Played the part of Russell Lawrence, Gidget's father, on the television series Gidget starring Sally Field, and before that in the movie Gidget Goes to Rome with Cindy Carol as Gidget.