Background
Edward Gildea De Corsia was born in Brooklyn, New New York
Edward Gildea De Corsia was born in Brooklyn, New New York
He starred in the title role on Mike Hammer and played Sergeant Velie on The Adventures of Ellery Queen. He also voiced roles on Family Theater, The March of Time, Cavalcade of America, Gang Busters, and The Shadow. He died at the age of 69 in Encino, California, from a heart attack.
His body was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea.