Eddie Firestone was born on December 11, 1920 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Duel (1971), The Untouchables (1959) and The Great Locomotive Chase (1956). He was married to Mary Jean Sisich. He died on March 1, 2007 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve during World War II and onward, where he was commissioned, later reaching the rank of Captain, remaining in the USMC Reserve from 1942 to 1957.
Amiable character actor whose career began on radio, performing in such
series as "Halls of Ivy" and "Suspense". Later moved to film and
TV.
Interred at Pierce Brothers Vallhalla Memorial Park, Hollywood,
California.
Character-actor who, in later years, often played grungy old men.