[4] During his acting career, Hyde played Lt. Kevin Riley in the original Star Trek series, having appeared in two episodes, "The Naked Time" and "The Conscience of the King".

After completing his undergraduate degree, Hyde spent several years as a professional actor, including appearances on Broadway and network television.

He was the guest of many Star Trek conventions; in the late 1970s, he was in Denver, Colorado, and Columbus, Ohio.

While residing in the bay area he briefly pursued a music career, performing in multiple small venues in San Francisco.

Later in life when he relocated to Minnesota he served as artistic director for Theatre L’Homme Dieu, St.