Was one of the major crossword puzzle constructors, or "cruciverbalists", in America from the 1940s into the 1980s, constructing a great number of "New York Times" Sunday crossword puzzles.
His mellifluous voice was frequently used to serve as narrator-soloist with the Boston, Milwaukee and Detroit Symphonies, among others.
Was a regular performer and writer for the CBS Radio "Mystery Theater" from 1974-82.
Received his Ph.D. from New York University in 1973, at age 63.
Taught drama for nearly a decade at Brooklyn College.
Wife Stella Reynolds was a writer; they had a daughter and son.