Richard Hale
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| Richard Hale | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 November 1892 Rogersville, Tennessee, USA |
| Died | 18 May 1981 (aged 88) Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1944–78 |
Richard Hale (16 November 1892 – 18 May 1981) was an American character actor of film, stage and television. Hale was known for his unusual appearance which usually landed him in the roles of either Middle Eastern or Native American characters.
His most notable role was in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck. He also appeared in television programs such as Rawhide, Perry Mason, Maverick, Daniel Boone, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, Bonanza and Gunsmoke.
His death at the age of 88 was due to problems relating to cardiovascular disease. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean.[1]
[edit] Selected filmography
- A Thousand and One Nights (1945)
- Scaramouche (1952)
- Julius Caesar (1953)
- Ben-Hur (1959)
- To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
[edit] References
- ^ "Find a Grave: Richard Hale". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11468594. Retrieved 2010-12-05.
[edit] External links
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