- One of the few actors to have been part of two successful sci-fi franchises. "Star Trek" (1966)-as Federation Dr. Linke, and "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" (1980)-as voice of bounty hunter Boba Fett.
- He played the same character (Harry Snowden) on two different series: Es bleibt in der Familie (1971) and Archie Bunker's Place (1979).
- One of the founders of the famed Circle in the Square theater company in New York's Greenwich Village.
- Originally auditioned for the voice of Yoda for Star Wars: Episode V - Das Imperium schlägt zurück (1980).
- Studied acting at Brooklyn College.
- Decided to retire from acting after his wife Gloria became ill.
- He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
- He originally planned to become a reporter.
- Had two grandchildren through his son.
- His lines as Boba Fett were rerecorded by Temuera Morrison for a re-release.
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