- Once a New York City Police Department detective who switched professions after working as a guard at a vaudeville party and showing off his singing and piano skills to partygoers that included a radio producer.
- Convicted of bribery involving a real-estate transaction in 1973 and served one year in jail.
- In the 1960s wound up in prison and was aided by Gene Autry in getting released.
- Retired from performing to become a public relations rep.
- Headed Ronald Reagan's Democratic political group during his bid for the California governorship.
- Was survived by 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren!
- Hosted the "Phil Regan Armed Forces" radio show in 1951.
- Musical film lead for both Republic and Monogram Pictures.
- Handsome, popular Irish-American tenor of the 30's and 40's who appeared in a film or two.
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