An American actor, born in Ogden, Utah, on June 27, 1889. He graduated from Weber State Academy, then studied drama at the University of Utah, and after performing in various theaters, he appeared on Broadway in New York, in 1920, then took over training and directing plays for many theater groups, after which he returned to the theater again in 1933 as an actor. Thereafter, he turned to film, making his debut in The Three Musketeers (1935). His film career continued, in addition to working in the Pasadena Playhouse as a director and actor. He died of a heart attack at the age of 65. Among his most notable works include Mildred Pierce (1945), Notorious (1946), At Sword's Point (1952), and Lone Star (1952).