He was the Mel Gibson of the 50's and 60's in films like The Time Machine and The Birds. Also did extensive TV work most notably in The Twilight Zone. His swan song was his memorable cameo as Winston Churchill in Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds.
Also did one of the greatest fight scenes ever with William Smith (Any Which Way You Can).
Also did one of the greatest fight scenes ever with William Smith (Any Which Way You Can).