He was nominated for a 1979 Joseph Jefferson Award for Guest Artist for his role in "Two-Part Invention" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
Studied acting at New York City's prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse under famed acting coach Sanford Meisner.
Though known for his portrayal of "Motel" in Fiddler on the Roof (1971), he originally played "Mendel", the rabbi's son, in the 1964 Broadway show.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1975 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "The National Health."