- After the war, he enrolled at Los Angeles City College, studying along drama alongside Victor French and Vic Tayback (the trio calling themselves 'The Three Vics').
- Born in Watertown, New York, to Hungarian immigrants George and Helen Izay. His father was successful in real estate until the stock market crash of 1929.
- Served as a sergeant during World War II in the Armored Corps, 486 Ordnance Evacuation Company (tank recovery unit). He was involved in the D-Day landings.
- Worked as a playwright in New Mexico and established the New Vic Players in Albuquerque.
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