Arrived in Canada in 1963 to work with Fred Rogers on a children's show for
the CBC. When Rogers went back to the USA, the CBC offered him a part
in a new show, which became Mr. Dressup.
Considered a Canadian cultural icon.
He was awarded the C.M.(Member of the Order of Canada) on May 9, 1996
for his services to communications and broadcasting in Canada.
After retiring from Mr. Dressup in 1996, he continued to make personal
appearances and performed in Toronto in several Ross Petty productions
for children -- Peter Pan, Cinderella and Aladdin.
He restored an Auburn automobile, a vintage car manufactured from 1903
to 1936. He attended Auburn car shows and rallies every chance he
got.