1933
Born to Charlotte Evelyn Brown in Los Angeles, CA.
1950
Is a part of the 105 Howitzer Battalion within the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
1951
Is enlisted with the United States Navy until his Honorable Discharge in 1954.
1951
Graduates from Fleet Sonar School.
1953
Volunteers for submarine duty, first sub, aboard the USS Tiru (SS-416).
1953
Is on Mediterranean Duty aboard the USS Irex (SS-482).
1954
Completes coursework in pre-engineering at El Camino College through 1956.
1955
Works as a lab engineer for Airesearch Manufacturing Company in El Segundo, CA, through 1956.
1956
Completes coursework at the University of Denver, where he received a scholarship, through 1957.
1960
Makes his debut with the City Opera on Oct. 1; is principal baritone at the New York City Opera through 1981.
1961
Is principal baritone at the San Francisco Opera through 1966.
1966
Performs as a baritone in “Lizzie Borden.”
1971
Plays himself on ABC’s primetime comedy, “The Odd Couple” starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.
1975
Is principal baritone at the Metropolitan Opera through 1985.
1975
Performs as a baritone in “Roberto Devereux.”
1976
Makes his debut with the Metropolitan Opera as Don Carlo in “La forza del destino”
1977
Performs as a baritone in “La Traviata” and in “Manon.”
1977
Appears on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson on Jan. 4
2020
Maintains membership with the Bohemian Club in San Francisco and The Lotos Club and The Players in New York City.