- Before joining the cast of the The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), he could be seen without his toupee for many of his roles.
- His first job in Hollywood was as a laborer, but he was fired for sneaking into a mob scene during a movie shoot.
- Worked as a deckhand on a freighter in China, Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines and the Mediterranean.
- Was very close friends with Nancy Kulp during and after the run of the series. He referred to her as "Slim".
- Uncle of William Sylvester.
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