When the New York Times published his obituary on December 10th, 1983, it was the first time that a surviving same-sex partner's name had appeared in a New York Times obituary.
Served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
Won Broadway's 1980 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for
a revival of "Morning's at Seven."
He was awarded the 1979 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in the play, "Morning's At Seven" at the Academy Festival Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
He was awarded the 1982 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Musical for "Herringbone" at the St. Nicholas Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.