Born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He shared an Academy Award for assistant directing THE LIVES OF A BENGAL LANCER (1935). He also appeared in an uncredited role in Paramount's 1935 feature HOLD 'EM YALE. Father of actress Toby Wing (1915-2001).  Assistant Director 1935: LIVES OF A BENGAL LANCER (w. Clem Beauchamp) 1 nomination, 1 Award