Composed the Alma Matter for a Pinecrest Schools in Southern California.
Earned a business degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the Mask and Wig Club.
Father of Cynnie Troup & Ronne Troup (by first marriage to Cynthia Hare); Stacy Webb & Lisa Webb (by wife Julie London's marriage to Jack Webb); Kelly Troup, Jody & Reese (twins) (by Julie London).
Served in the Marine Corps during World War II as a captain.
Wrote the song "Route 66", a hit for Nat 'King' Cole in 1946. Chuck Berry covered it as did The Rolling Stones on their first album and many others since.