He was known for playing the role of Charley Hackett in the American sitcom television series One Happy Family.
[2] He began his career in vaudeville before appearing on radio in the 1930s, presenting KFRC's radio show Breakfast Club.
[5] In 1950 he starred in the film Fancy Pants in the role of Mike Floud.
[1][3] Kirkwood died in August 1964 of a heart attack at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 69.
[1][3] He was buried in Palm Downtown Cemetery.