He began his film career as a star in the Italian produced sword and sandal/mythological muscleman movies. His films were produced in the waning years of that genre. However, unlike the other stars of that genre, he was able to obtain roles in the next popular Italian produced genre, the spaghetti westerns.
Member of the Mae West Muscleman Revue in the late 1950s.
Served in the Navy.
Was good friends with fellow muscle man Gordon Mitchell, who helped him get into the film business.