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Alan Hale, Jr. was credited as a television actor, film actor and restaurateur. Alan Hale, Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California, United States on March 8, 1921. Death is recorded on January 2, 1990, at the age of 68. Schooling on record includes Hollywood High School. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
I have a real soft spot for Alan Hale Jr. Inheriting a famous actor father's name could have crushed a lesser performer, but he carved out his own niche as one of television's most lovable supporting players. As the Skipper on Gilligan's Island, he turned slapstick and bluster into genuine warmth, the kind of presence that elevates a whole ensemble without ever upstaging it. That his later life included running a restaurant feels perfectly in character: a man who simply enjoyed making people feel good. Four decades on screen, and he's still remembered with a smile. That, to me, is the mark of a true character actor.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alan Hale, Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・ヘイル・Jr
- Reading
- あらん・へいる・Jr
- Born
- March 8, 1921 – January 2, 1990
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / restaurateur / character actor / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Hollywood High School
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan%20Hale%20Jr.
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%98%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BBJr
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q640093
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Hale, Jr. born?
Born March 8, 1921.
When did Alan Hale, Jr. die?
Died January 2, 1990, aged 68.
Where was Alan Hale, Jr. from?
Alan Hale, Jr. was from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What did Alan Hale, Jr. do?
Alan Hale, Jr. worked as television actor, film actor, restaurateur, character actor, stage actor.
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