American character actor. Born in Houston, Texas. Graduated from Tulane University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Best known for his work with distinguished film directors including Peter Bogdanovich, Mario Monicelli, Carl Reiner, Richard Benjamin, Peter Medak (four times), Alan J. Pakula (twice), and Academy Award winners Delbert Mann, Stanley Donen, Blake Edwards, Steven Spielberg, Sydney Pollack, Ron Howard, and Robert Redford (twice).Longtime private acting teacher and coach ...[Read Story]