A founding member of the American Federation of Radio Artists. The union merged with the Television Authority to become the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Among his other accomplishments, he was the voice that introduced each episode of "Superman", both on radio and on TV.
For over 20 years he has been the spokesperson and voice of Caesar Jr. on the Little Caesar Pizza commercials.
He was the voice of Popeye's nemesis Bluto in over 300 cartoons, portrayed the Cisco Kid, and impersonated world leaders in "The March of Time", a weekly reenactment of news stories. He made many television commercials, and worked well into his 80s.
Portrayed the title character on the syndicated radio show "Philo Vance" (1948-1950).
Profiled in "Old-Time Radio Memories" by Mel Simons (BearManor Media).
Son of silent film actor Max Beck.