Brother-in-law of actress Joan Roberts.
During his off-time while on military duty, he discovered the writings of the great Russian teacher Konstantin Stanislavski. He later studied at the Actors Studio but broke away and formed his own teaching style called "The Process". He published the acting book "The Unconscious Actor - Out of Control In Full Command", which he considers a Zen-like acting guide for the 21st century.
Ex-brother-in-law of Carol Christensen.
Ex-son-in-law of Verna Hillie and Frank Gill Jr..
Older brother of actor Dwayne Hickman. (The two appeared together in Captain Eddie (1945) and The Happy Years (1950)).
Once intended on becoming a Passionist monk in St. Louis before realizing it was not for him.
Played Dobie Gillis' brother Davey on a few episodes of brother Dwayne Hickman's comedy series "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (1959).
Studied for four years at Loyola University before going into the service during the Korean War.