He was an American actor and stunt performer, born in Valley View, Texas, USA, as John Lacy Cason. He was a former professional wrestler. He served for two years in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He is known for Sunset Carson Rides Again (1948), Cowboy G-Men (1952), and Jungle Drums of Africa (1953). He died at the age of 42 from a car accident on July 7, 1961, in Santa Barbara, California, USA.