1966 graduate of Florida State University.
Attended and played football at Florida State University along with fellow actors Burt Reynolds and Robert Urich.
Decided to become an actor in 1961 after seeing Splendor in the Grass (1961) with his friend, author Jack Kerouac.
Died three weeks after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, which is a rare form of lung cancer that is linked to asbestos.
Had 2 daughters, Shannon and Kaitlin, and a son.
Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Actors Branch).
Played minor league baseball in the 1950s.
Reportedly owned a restaurant.
Was chased by Carl Strano's character in an episode of "The A-Team" (1983). They also acted together in an episode of "Hill Street Blues" (1981).