Was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for more than 65 years. He was passionate about his involvement with the Academy's foreign film committee.
Has a son Michael and a daughter Alicia.
Graduated from the University of Wisconsin.
Began his entertainment career in New York as a band manager.
Worked as a publicist representing Billie Holiday, David O. Selznick, Stanley Kramer, Ben Hecht and Louis B. Mayer.