Was a Captain in the Army Air Corps during World War II, flying missions in England, France and Italy
First acting role was in Jose Ferrer's Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway in 1946
Known best for his comedic TV roles on The Steve Allen Show, The Bob Newhart Show, Newhart and Mork & Mindy
First met his third wife, actress Suzanne Pleshette, in 1959, when they costarred on Broadway in Golden Fleecing; they later costarred on The Bob Newhart Show, but didn't begin dating until they were both widowed in the late 1990s
Awards
1987Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
1986Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
1984Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:nominated
1959Emmy-Best Supporting Actor (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series:winner