An American actor and producer, born in Wichita, Kansas, USA, on January 14, 1934. He was known for working with wild animals such as bears and jaguars. His notable work includes Lefty, the Dingaling Lynx (1971), The Bears and I (1974), and Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar (1967). He died in Sequim, Washington, USA, on February 17, 2009, at the age of 75.