He was born in Orange County, California.
He frequently worked with Sam Peckinpah, appearing in The Getaway, The Killer Elite and Convoy.
Other films he appeared in include Ed Wood, Cobb, Crimson Tide, Mars Attacks!, Con Air, Rush Hour and Dr. Dolittle 2.
He played Deputy Sturgess on Bret Maverick.
He died on February 4, 2003, in Los Angeles, California, at age 74.