Anecdotes

Frequently cast as drunk or homeless characters.

Often cast by John Carpenter in movies Carpenter directs.

Helped launch Robert Z'Dar's career as an actor.

Was raised on a cattle ranch in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon.

Has been in three movies about alien visitation: L'homme des étoiles (1984), Invasion Los Angeles (1988), Mac and Me (1988).

Father of Verkina Flower.

Parents were Leo Flower (1903-96) and Clara Courter Flower (1902-98).