Trivia

Had 2 children, Christopher (born 1953) and Jennifer (born 1958). Neither child was raised Jewish like their father, but Christopher later converted to Judiasm as an adult and changed his name to Mosche Silver.

Before he made a living in show business as an actor, he was a shoe salesman.

Started hosting "Space Funnies" on Saturday, June 19, 1955, as Captain Jett but also displayed his extensive talents by performing puppet skits and created his own special visual effects with ordinary household items (a boiling pot of oatmeal served as the surface of Venus, for example).

Had 3 grandchildren at the time of his death by his daughter, Jennifer Sylla.

Father: Morris Silver; Mother: Sarah Ganis.

Was nominated for Brodway's 1972 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Lenny."

Attended the University of Wisconsin where he majored in Communications and Theater

Was a Green Bay Packers fan

He was the second and the last host/performer to play Captain Jet on the WCBS-TV, Ch. 2 NYC version of "Space Funnies"/"Captain Jet" on Saturday and Sunday mornings from Saturday and Sunday June 19, and 20, 1955, to Saturday and Sunday December 30 and 31, 1960. The first host/performer to play Captain Jet was actor and radio DJ Stan Sawyer, who hosted the program from Saturday and Sunday July 5 and 6, 1953, to Saturday and Sunday June 28 and 29, 1955.

Acted in the Broadway production of "Legs Diamond" (Dec 26, 1988 - Feb 19, 1989) just 8 days before he passed away.

Began his career in children's TV as a regular member of Paul Tripp's repertory company of actors on CBS TV's pioneering educational kids show "Mr. I. Magination."