Brooklyn born US actor who attained minor cult status through his portrayal of troubled teenager "Cotton" leading a group of other teen misfits to release caged buffaloes earmarked for shooting in the film Bless the Beasts & Children (1971) based upon the Glendon Swarthout novel of the same name.His other work was restricted to a handful of appearances in several TV shows and telemovies.Died from AIDS related illness on April 1, 1986.