Taught acting at prestigious St. Albans school in Washington DC.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1999 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured
Role - Play) for a revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a salesman."
He was nominated for a 2002 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting ROle in a Play for "The Price" at the Writers Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
He was the father of Chicago director Robin Witt.
He was nominated for a 2000 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for "Boy Gets Girl" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
He was nominated for a 2012 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for "Fish Men" at the Goodman Theatre and Teatro Vista in Chicago, Illinois.
Has three children two daughters Robin and Deborah and son Joshua.