Retired from films in 1948 and became successful in the fashion industry.
Supporting player during the 30's and 40's in standard Hollywood films and rugged star of "B" adventure two-reelers, features and cliff-hanger serials.
During the 1950's and 1960's he had a fur business in the Orpheum Building on the east side of Broadway just north of 9th St. It was Richmond Furs.
Was a film booker before becoming a star of Republic serials..
Is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.