Starred alone in Robert Altman's Secret Honor (1984), a fictional account of Richard Nixon's life after the White House, making
him one of the few actors ever to carry an entire film completely by himself.
Worked as a radio announcer and high school teacher prior to embarking on an acting career.
Survived by his four children, four grandchildren, and one brother.
Appeared in two films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: The Insider (1999) and Argo (2012), with the latter being a winner in the category.