American actor who had roles in the popular films Cheech & Chong's Next Movie in 1980 and Things Are Tough All Over in 1982. His most famous role was as Pop in the Burt Reynolds vehicle The Longest Yard.
He worked as a radio personality for 30 years before becoming a character actor.
He also had a role in the 1973 film Emperor of the North.
He grew up with family in Greenville, South Carolina.
He had roles in two films that starred Cheech Marin.