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Before he was known as an actor he modeled for San Francisco photographer Dave Martin, who specialized in male nude physique portraits. And for George Larrieu of Modern Studio in Montgomery, Al. He also won the "Mr. Armed Forces'' title in Hawaii in 1955.

As of 2003 he was semi-retired from acting and frequently wrote books and for magazines.

Interviewed in Tom Weaver's book "Science Fiction and Fantasy Film Flashbacks" (McFarland & Co., 1998).

Changed his surname from "Marianetti" to that of the character played by Humphrey Bogart in The Petrified Forest (1936).

Following his retirement from acting, he published two novels, "Bruno of Hollywood" and "In Search of the Perfect Ravioli".