Dramatic character actor who played Nazorine in the 1972 classic film, The Godfather. He also became known for roles in Get Shorty and Cactus Flower.
He began his acting career with uncredited role in the 1949 film, Illegal Entry.
He played primarily adventurous roles, including a Japanese Sailor, a Russian Doctor, and a Mexican bandito.
He was married to his second wife, Beverly, at the time of his death. He had two children named Carmen and Ricardo.
He did voice acting with Eva Gabor in the 1970 Disney classic, the AristoCats.
