An American actor, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. He studied at Punahou School in Honolulu. He was extremely prolific in Hollywood and began his career as an athletic star in silent Westerns and action films. He worked in vaudeville and in musical comedies on stage. He also worked in silent films, where he played starring roles, and after the entry of sound, he played small roles. He was in 11 films nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. Among his notable works are The Shock (1923), Sailors' Wives (1928), and The Radio Detective (1926). He was married twice and had four children. He died in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on January 6, 1965, at age 74.