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Biography The son of the great character actor (and Errol Flynn sidekick) Alan Hale, Alan Hale Jr. (he dropped the Jr. after his father passed away) was literally born into the movies. Hale did his first movie as a baby and continued to act until his death. Unlike other child actors, Hale made a smooth transition in the movies and starred in several classics like Up Periscope...
| Talent Agent-Theatrical: |
Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier Talent Agency (AEF)
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| Profession: |
Actor / Soundtrack / Self |
| Born: |
8 March 1921, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Died: |
2 January 1990, Los Angeles, California, USA (respiratory failure due to cancer) (aged 68) |
| Birth Name: |
Alan Hale Mackahan Jr. |
| Height: |
6' 2" (1.88 m) |
| Spouse: |
Naomi Hale (30 August 1964 - 2 January 1990) (his death)
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| Also Known As: |
Alan Hale Jr. / Alan Hale |
| Awards: |
1 win |
| Credited Years: |
1933 - 1988 |
Trademarks
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Always wore his Captain's (Skipper) hat. |
Trivia
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Son of Alan Hale. |
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Sometime after his father's death, 'Alan Hale Jr.' dropped the "Jr" and became professionally known as 'Alan Hale'. |
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Best known as the skipper on Gilligan's Island. |
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Unlike other cast members of Gilligan's Island, he enjoyed the image that his role on the show gave him. This included usually wearing a skipper's cap at most times, donating his used ones for charity purposes. |
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Ashes scattered at sea. |
Other Works
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Active on Broadway in the following productions: |
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Red Harvest (1937). Written by Walter Charles Roberts. Directed by Antoinette Perry. National Theatre: 30 Mar 1937- Apr 1937 (closing date unknown/15 performances). Cast: John Alexander, Walter Burke, Michael Carlo, Frances Creel, Malan Cullen, Lloyd Gough, Alan Hale Jr., Jeanne Hart, Martha Hodge, Phyllis Langner, Drue Leyton, Elizabeth Love, Robert Marcato, Doro Merande (as "Belle Smith"), Margaret Mullen, Leona Powers, Edwin Rand, Carl Benton Reid, Amelia Romano, Chester Stratton, Joan Sudlow, Frederic Tozere. Produced by Brock Pemberton. Produced in association with The Theatre Foundation of America. |
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