Served in the U․S․ Navy as an aviator during the Vietnam War and has since used his experiences from that time in his acting roles
Was involved in an airplane crash during the Vietnam War that left him paralyzed
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Quincy M․E․" in 1982
First began acting in college, when a reading instructor convinced him to try out for the school play in exchange for ignoring his lack of preparation in her class
Best known for his role as Lt․ Pete O'Brien in "T․J․ Hooker" and as Captain Samuels in "Arizona Heat․"
Founded the educational film and media company Always Saturday Cinema with his wife, Elaine
Had a bit part in the 1984 sci-fi classic "The Terminator․"