Character actor known for his offbeat roles, such as Artie: The Strongest Man in the World, on the series The Adventures of Pete & Pete.
He attended the University of Iowa before moving to Los Angles to pursue an acting career.
He has voiced the characters of Cotton Hill and Kahn Souphanousiphone on the series King of the Hill.
He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa.
He appeared in the film Vegas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase.
