- Appears in bit parts in each of Barry Levinson's first 15 films. Levinson called him his "lucky charm."
- Was awarded two Bronze Stars and five Purple Hearts for action in World War II.
- Although born in San Antonio, he was reared in New Orleans and Richmond, Va.
- After his retirement from the Federal Aviation Agency, he co-founded, along with his late wife, Madolyn, the Silver Spring Stage and the Maryland Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Engineer for Federal Aviation Administration before he took up acting.
- Children: daughters Bonnie and Suzanne
- He is survived by two daughters: Bonnie Tabakin of North Potomac, Md. and Suzanne Taxin, of Sedona, Az.; two sisters; and a granddaughter.
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