Trivia

Never equaled the popularity of his early juvenile role in The Little Kidnappers (1953). He eventually became so dissatisfied with the parts he was offered that he switched to working as a stage manager, assistant director, production manager and production supervisor.

The Kidnappers (1953) so captivated critics that he, along with fellow child co-star John whitley, were awarded an honorary, miniature "Juvenile Oscar" at the Academy Awards ceremony of 1954. In this touching drama, the two boys play orphaned brothers who secretly adopt an abandoned baby after their grandfather's refusal to allow them to keep a pet dog.