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Sterling Hayden was an American actor and author. He was best known for his roles in the films The Asphalt Jungle, Dr. Strangelove, and The Godfather. He was also a decorated World War II veteran, having served in the United States Navy.Hayden was born in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, on March 26, 1916. He was the son of George and Frances Simonson Walter. He attended the New Jersey Military Academy and the University of Virginia.Hayden began his acting career in the 1940s, appearing in films such as The Asphalt Jungle, The Killing, and Paths of Glory. He also appeared in television series such as The Outer Limits and The Twilight Zone.In the 1960s, Hayden starred in films such as Dr. Strangelove, The Godfather, and The Long Goodbye. He also wrote several books, including his autobiography, Wanderer.Hayden died on May 23, 1986, in Sausalito, California, at the age of 70. He was survived by his wife, Betty Ann de Noon, and their four children.
Popular As | Sterling Relyea Walter (The Most Beautiful Man in the Movies, The Beautiful Blond Viking God) |
Occupation | actor,writer,soundtrack |
Age | 70 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | 26 March, 1916 |
Birthday | 26 March |
Birthplace | Upper Montclair, New Jersey, USA |
Date of death | 23 May, 1986 |
Died Place | Sausalito, California, USA |
Nationality | United States |
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Sterling Hayden Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Sterling Hayden height is 6'5"(1.96m) .
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Height | 6'5"(1.96m) |
Weight | Not Available |
Body Measurements | Not Available |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Sterling Hayden's Wife?
His wife is Catherine Devine McConnell (9 March1960 - 23 May1986)( his death)( 2 children), Betty Ann de Noon (c. 1956 - 1958)( divorced), Betty Ann de Noon (c. 1954 - c.1955)( divorced), Betty Ann de Noon (25 April1947 - 1953)( divorced)( 4 children), Madeleine Carroll (14 February1942 - 8 May1946)( divorced)
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Parents | Not Available |
Wife | Catherine Devine McConnell (9 March1960 - 23 May1986)( his death)( 2 children), Betty Ann de Noon (c. 1956 - 1958)( divorced), Betty Ann de Noon (c. 1954 - c.1955)( divorced), Betty Ann de Noon (25 April1947 - 1953)( divorced)( 4 children), Madeleine Carroll (14 February1942 - 8 May1946)( divorced) |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | Not Available |
Sterling Hayden Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sterling Hayden worth at the age of 70 years old? Sterling Hayden’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Sterling Hayden's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
The Killing(1956) | $40,000 |
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Timeline
1980
In 1980, the perpetually hard-up-for-cash Hayden was cast in the film Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981) at a salary of $250,000 ($50,000 per week for five weeks), but broke his contract to go to Yugoslavia to cover the death of Josip Broz Tito for "Rolling Stone" magazine on spec, with no money up front. He told Tom Snyder in a 1981 interview on Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973) that he never did finish the article.
1978
Eric Roberts, his co-star in King of the Gypsies (1978), claimed that Hayden was a regular smoker of hashish.
1975
Cast as Quint in Jaws (1975) but unable to play due to tax problems.
1969
Bought a canal barge in the Netherlands and moved it to Paris to live on it part of the time (1969).
1963
Published autobiography "Wanderer" in 1963, and novel "Voyage" in 1976, both to great acclaim.
1960
He was the original choice to play the knife thrower Britt in The Magnificent Seven (1960). The part went to James Coburn when Hayden proved unavailable.
1950
He has appeared in four films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: The Asphalt Jungle (1950), Johnny Guitar (1954), Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964) and The Godfather (1972).
1945
When the US entered World War II, Hayden changed his name to John Hamilton to obscure his Hollywood past, and joined the Office of Strategic Services--the predecessor of the CIA--headed by Col. "Wild Bill" Donovan, whose son Hayden had sailed with. Trained in guerrilla warfare, Hayden operated a fishing boat off of Yugoslavia to pick up downed Allied pilots and to supply Josip Broz Tito's Communist partisans. He won a Silver Star and a promotion to captain by the time he was discharged in 1945. He had also become enthusiastic about Communism, and joined the Communist Party after he returned to Hollywood. According to Kenneth Lloyd Billingsley's book "Hollywood Party: How Communism Seduced the American Film Industry in the 1930s and 1940s", he was recruited by actress Karen Morley, who was a party activist, and screenwriter and future director Abraham Polonsky assigned him to a group of backlot workers to learn union militancy. He and others like him were, according to Billingsley, tasked with swinging the Screen Writers Guild to the supposedly Communist-controlled Conference of Studio Unions, which launched a strike against the studios in 1946-1947. Communist Party membership was secret, and they were to keep their identities secret from other non-Communist industry and union people, Billingsley claimed. Hayden later joined the Committee for the First Amendment, a group of politically active Hollywood actors that included John Huston, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Gene Kelly, Danny Kaye and John Garfield that opposed the House Un-American Activities Committee's persecution of the Hollywood 19, who were suspected of Communist Party membership (the 19 later devolved into the Hollywood 10). Huston vetted the group's members to ensure that none of them were or had been Communists, and when it came out that Hayden was one, the group broke up. Members like Bogart felt that they had been used by the Communist Party, and were not amused.
1941
In 1941, Paramount studios started advertising him as "The Most Beautiful Man in the Movies!"
1925
Born to George & Frances Simonson Walter, and named Sterling Relyea Walter. Father died in 1925. Adopted by stepfather 'James Hayden' renamed Sterling Walter Hayden. Grew up in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington D. C. , and Maine. Though very poor, attended prep school at Wassookeag School in Dexter, Maine. Ran away to sea at 17, first as ship's boy, then as doryman on the Grand Banks, as a seaman and fireman on numerous vessels before getting his first command at 19. He sailed around the world a number of times, becoming a well-known and highly respected ship's captain. At urging of friends, met with producer Edward H. Griffith who signs him to a Paramount contract. Fell for his first leading lady, Madeleine Carroll, and married her. Prior to Pearl Harbor, abandoned Hollywood to become a commando with the COI (later the OSS). Joined Marines under pseudonym "John Hamilton" (a name he never acts under), eventually running guns and supplies to Yugoslav partisans through the German blockade of the Adriatic, as well as parachuting into Croatia for guerrilla activities. Won Silver Star and citation from Tito of Yugoslavia. Briefly flirted with Communist Party membership due to friendship with Yugoslav Communists. Returned to film work, which he despised, in order to pay for a succession of sailing vessels. As Red Scare deepens in U. S. , he cooperated with the House Un-American Activities Committee, confessing his brief Communist ties. Ever after regretted this action, holding himself in enormous contempt for what he considered "ratting". Offered role of Tarzan as replacement for Lex Barker, but refused. Made headlines defying court order not to sail to Tahiti with his children following divorce decree.