He was a member of the Sheriff's Advisory Board of Orange County, California.
Before becoming an actor, he was a professional basketball and baseball player.
He is one of only twelve athletes in history to have played for both Major League Baseball and in the NBA.
He was discharged from the military in 1946.
While Chuck was playing basketball, his height was listed as 6'6", however in baseball his height was listed as 6'5".
Chuck was a Republican.