From 1961-64 he was Vice President in Charge of Production for Sinatra Enterprises, Frank Sinatra's production company.
Son of Beatrice (Winchel) and William Jacob Koch. All of his grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants.
Founded and headed Bel Air Productions in the 1950's, a low-budget company that made b-movies from Film Noir to Westerns. Best known features are Hot Cars and Big House U.S.A.