After Edmond O'Brien left the show, Lund became the new Johnny Dollar on CBS Radio's "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar." He starred in the series from 1952 till 1954.
An advertising man in New York City at the time, he was asked by a friend to appear in an industrial show during the 1939 World's Fair. He got hooked and two years later was appearing on Broadway in "As You Like It".
Handsome blond, blue-eyed actor who started out promisingly in engaging romantic leads in the late 40s, but settled quickly into playing stuffed shirts and the third wheel in love triangles.
Made his movie debut on To Each His Own (1946).
Met his wife on a blind date.
Received much acclaim for his performance as Yank in "The Hasty Heart" on Broadway.
Retired to San Diego in 1963
Vice-president of the Screen Actor's Guild from 1950-1959.
Wrote the book and lyrics for the Broadway revue "New Faces of 1943."