The Mississippi native held a number of jobs before settling on acting in New York City. According to the New York Times, he married Ruth Connolly, but they separated before the 1931 birth of their son, James Earl. Father and son reportedly didn't get to know each other until the 1950s. They later appeared on stage together in several productions.
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