Retired in the late 50s to join his Uncle in the ladies clothing business, which he worked in till his death in 1992.
Was discovered for his one and only film role, as Tramp in Lady and the Tramp, while performing for the theatre group, Players Ring, which he founded.
Neely Plumb and his Orchestra on the "Ace-Hi Hits" label. Among his recordings for Ace-Hi were "April in Portugal", "Big Mamou", "Tell Me a Story", and "Wild Horses".