Trivia

Teamed with Jack Oakie in vaudeville and made six movies together.

Was nicknamed "Skeets" ("mosquito") as a child, due to his habit of darting around at speed.

Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hollywood, California.

Was educated at Rose Polytechnic Institute and Indiana University, studying civil engineering and law.

Signed by Paramount in 1927.

Former vaudeville entertainer who played light roles in Hollywood films from the mid-1920s through early 50s.