Artistic manager and director of the Santa Paula Theatre Center in Ventura County, California, for over five years in the 80s. Graduated from U.C.L.A. and the Pasadena Playhouse with degrees in literature and theatre. Stocky, roughhewn red-haired actor exploited in biker and hippie films of the late 60s and 70s. Remains an offbeat character. In 1986, he and actor Dana Elcar co-founded the Santa Paula Theater Center. As co-instructor of the company's free acting workshop he was admired for his minimalist, "it ain't brain surgery" approach; a perfect counterpoint to Elcar's methodical style. He served alongside Elcar as artistic director for five seasons and produced such plays as "The Zoo Story", "The Hothouse", "Major Barbara", "Camino Real" and "All the King's Men". First wife of thirty years, Mimi, died of breast cancer. Following her death he focused on writing as well as acting and has penned several short stories, screenplays, and a novel entitled Casual Labor.
