He and wife Olympia Dukakis founded the Whole Theatre Company in Montclair, New Jersey, which ran for 19 years (1971-1990).
Gray-haired character actor of Yugoslav descent primarily of the stage
who appeared in flavorful ethnic film roles later in life; best known
on TV as Paul Reiser's father in the comedy series Mad About You (1992), Marion Ross's
husband in Brooklyn Bridge (1991) and for his voiceover work in numerous
commercials.
Uncle of former Chicago Bears lineman Chris Zorich.
Served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Born in Chicago, he studied music at Roosevelt University, and received
his dramatic training at the Goodman Theater before beginning his stage
career in Canada. He landed his first TV job in a Canadian production
of "Les Miserables".
