Actor, Businessman. He is best be remembered for portraying 'Astro,' a young engineer from Venus, on the popular 1950s science fiction television serial "Tom Corbett, Space Cadet," which aired from 1950 to 1955. He served in the United States Army during World War II and witnessed the Nuremberg trials. He later pursued acting, appearing on stage and television in such productions as the CBS soap opera 'Love of Life' and on Broadway in 'La Ronde,' and often co-hosted Jerry Lewis' Muscular Dystrophy Telethons. He produced award-nominated movies including 'The Pawnbroker' (1964) and 'The Fool Killer' (1965) and was Executive Producer of the classic 'Boys of Summer.' In 1968, he co-founded Teletronics, which pioneered the process of bringing movies into homes. He later entered into a partnership with Sony, creating the world's first and largest videocassette duplicating center. He later became Chairman of the International Tape Association and was inducted into the Video Hall of Fame in 1996. In retirement, he produced 'Second Half Strategies,' a cable TV show and co-acted in local productions. He died of natural causes.
Actor, Businessman. He is best be remembered for portraying 'Astro,' a young engineer from Venus, on the popular 1950s science fiction television serial "Tom Corbett, Space Cadet," which aired from 1950 to 1955. He served in the United States Army during World War II and witnessed the Nuremberg trials. He later pursued acting, appearing on stage and television in such productions as the CBS soap opera 'Love of Life' and on Broadway in 'La Ronde,' and often co-hosted Jerry Lewis' Muscular Dystrophy Telethons. He produced award-nominated movies including 'The Pawnbroker' (1964) and 'The Fool Killer' (1965) and was Executive Producer of the classic 'Boys of Summer.' In 1968, he co-founded Teletronics, which pioneered the process of bringing movies into homes. He later entered into a partnership with Sony, creating the world's first and largest videocassette duplicating center. He later became Chairman of the International Tape Association and was inducted into the Video Hall of Fame in 1996. In retirement, he produced 'Second Half Strategies,' a cable TV show and co-acted in local productions. He died of natural causes.
Bio by: Louis du Mort
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