Pierce was a state boxing champion. Later he played professional baseball, beginning with the Cleveland Indians organization … See more

Pierce's entry into acting came about as a result of his wife's encouragement. She pushed him to audition for his first play, Ebonites. He was diligent in studying acting and did a lot of work with a repertory company. … See more

As he scaled down his acting career, Pierce became involved with youth and charity work.
He revisited baseball, becoming a youth coach in 2006. He booked speaking engageme… See more

In July 1978, Pierce, along with musicians Side Effect and D. J. Rogers, was at Reve Gibson's annual Youth On Parade program to pick up an award. See more