"Doc T". as he was known, was a Ph.D., and Professor of Theatre at Michigan State University in the early 1940's, just before World War II. He often spoke about leaving academia and actually trying his hand at the craft he taught. After the war, he got his chance and never looked back.
One of the few actors to have a Ph.D.
Member of Theta Chi Fraternity (Kappa Chapter, University of Pennsylvania)
