Trivia

Daughter Crystal was born 7/7/77, weighed 7lbs/7ozs. Both parents were age 17.

Worked as a 'manny' in New York City for the two grandsons of Lucille Ball.

Was voted 'Prom King' by his senior class in 1977.

Paratrooper in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division from 1977-1983.

Worked as a paper mache artist in New Orleans building Mardi Gras floats.

Represented the U.S. Coast Guard during Armed Forces week on 'Family Feud 1988'.

While serving in the U.S. Coast Guard (86-91), he made extra money as the ship's barber.

Was a contestant on 'The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour' (1983-1984).

Won the 'Big Easy Entertainment Award' for 'Best Supporting Actor in a Musical' for three consecutive years; 1999, 2000, & 2001.

Considers himself a professional soda jerk, having worked at Carvel Ice Cream from age 11 through his senior year of high school.

Appeared opposite Oscar winning actress Mercedes MacCambridge in a stage production of 'Harvey' at the Fort Bragg Playhouse in 1981.

Made his professional acting debut playing Jimmy Curry in "The Rainmaker" starring Joe Namath at Philadelphia's City Line Theatre.

Grandfather of five; Miranda, Maxwell, Malin, Mason & Madelyn.

Spent several years portraying historical characters with the 'Louisiana Living History Company'.

In his twenties he reluctantly studied 'Soap Opera Technique' in NYC with legendary casting director Joan D'Incecco, but being a confirmed theatre snob he never pursued it further.

Father to Crystal Starr Buxton and Carly Dee Hancock.