1916 – 1986

Sterling Hayden

American actor (1916–1986)

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Born

1916-03-26, Montclair

Died

1986-05-23

Birthplace state

New Jersey

Biography

Sterling Walter Hayden was born in Montclair, New Jersey in 1916 and worked as a film and television actor, novelist, and military officer. He appeared in Westerns and film noir during the 1950s, including The Asphalt Jungle (1950), Johnny Guitar (1954), and The Killing (1956). In the 1960s he took supporting roles, notably as General Jack D. Ripper in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). He died in 1986.

Occupation

Sterling Hayden is recorded as a autobiographer, a film actor, a model, a novelist, a television actor, a character actor, a author, a military officer, a military personnel and a actor, born in New Jersey (1916–1986).

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Frequently asked about Sterling Hayden

Who was Sterling Hayden?

Sterling Hayden was American actor (1916–1986), born in New Jersey (1916 – 1986).

When and where was Sterling Hayden born?

Sterling Hayden was born on 1916-03-26 in Montclair.

When did Sterling Hayden die?

Sterling died on 1986-05-23.

What was Sterling Hayden known for?

Sterling Hayden is recorded as a autobiographer, a film actor, a model, a novelist, a television actor, a character actor, a author, a military officer, a military personnel and a actor.

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