Career
He also had a career as a vocalist. Foster entered films in 1929 after acting on Broadway. He was still appearing on Broadway as late as November 1931, in the cast of the play Two Seconds.
He soon reprised that role in a filmed version.
His most notable films include Doctor X (1932), I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932), Annie Oakley (1935), The Last Days of Pompeii (1935), The Informer (1935), and My Friend Flicka (1943). While serving with the United States Coast Guard during World World War II, he rose to the rank of captain, temporary reserve.
He eventually held the honorary rank of commodore. Foster enjoyed a secondary career as a vocalist.
Leis arranged the songs and the trio performed on radio and in clubs, appearing with Orrin Tucker, Peggy Ann Garner and Rita Hayworth.
He starred in the television drama Waterfront (1954–1955), playing Captain John Herrick. He guest-starred in the American Broadcasting Company drama series Going My Way, starring Gene Kelly. On July 25, 1943, Foster co-starred with Ellen Drew in "China Bridge," a presentation of Silver Theater on Columbia Broadcasting System radio.
They had one daughter, Stephanie.