Of German and Irish parentage, he developed his Swedish persona due to anti-German sentiment in America, following the Lusitania sinking.
Actor in comedy relief for Fox, between 1929 and 1931. At Columbia from 1936 to 1945, appearing in many two-reel shorts. Best known for starring in Fox's futuristic musical Just Imagine (1930).
Former vaudevillain who often used a fractured-Swedish accent in his movie comedy roles.
Entered films in 1926.
Appeared in Broadway with his wife, Sophie Flo Bert.
