- Had both legs amputated after suffering burns over 65% of his body, the result of his car being crushed by an 18-wheeler on July 10, 1978. He uses prostheses.
- His disabled-specific role as the coroner on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) was initially for one episode, but expanded immediately to a regular role in 2000. Since this monumental success, he has become an impassioned spokesperson on the importance of hiring actors with disabilities. He has testified before Congress and served as a national board member and chair on the Performers With Disabilities Committee.
- Is an accomplished singer, guitar player, and pianist.
- Met third wife Judy Stearns through the music business, a year after his accident. They married about 20 years later.
- Bearded character actor who since his accident in 1978 has done extensive radio and voiceover work.
- Son, Andrew (b. 1981), with Connie Cole.
- Graduated from UCLA in 1971 with an English Literature degree.
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