Vinton Hayworth
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 4, 1906 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Died
- May 21, 1970
- Active Years
- 1936–1969 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 105 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Vinton Hayworth (Acting).
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Sources: TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, Wikiwand, Pop Culture Files.
Name: Vinton Hayworth.
Also known as: Jack Arnold, Vincent Haworth, Vint.
Birth: June 4, 1906, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Death: May 21, 1970 (age 63) in Van Nuys, California, USA.
Occupations: American actor, playwright, and screenwriter.
Acting style/progression: Began in weaselly and milquetoast roles and aged into dignified character parts.
Career details:
Began acting in his late teens.
Pioneering radio announcer in the early 1920s (Washington, New York City, Chicago).
Appeared on numerous radio programs.
Entered movies in 1933 under the name Jack Arnold.
Played comically good-natured, sneaky characters in early movie roles.
Jack Arnold appearances ended in the early 1940s.
Two-year stint on Broadway from 1942-44.
Known for Hazel (1961), China Passage (1937), and Broadway Television Theatre (1952).
Appeared in over 90 films.
Personal: Married to Jean Hayworth and Florence Alvina McEnany.
Vinton Hayworth, also known as Jack Arnold and Vincent Haworth, was an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter. Born on June 4, 1906, in Washington, District of Columbia, he began acting in his late teens. He was a pioneering radio announcer in the early 1920s in Washington, New York City, and Chicago. Hayworth entered movies in 1933 using
Career overview
Subject: Vinton Hayworth (Acting career).
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Name: Vinton Hayworth (also known as Jack Arnold and Vincent Haworth).
Birth: June 4, 1906, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Death: May 21, 1970, Van Nuys, California, USA.
Professions: American actor, playwright, and screenwriter.
Acting style/progression: Began in weaselly and milquetoast roles and aged into dignified character parts.
Early career: Began acting in his late teens. Pioneering radio announcer in the early 1920s (Washington, then New York City, then Chicago). Appeared on numerous radio programs in various roles.
Film/Stage: Entered movies in 1933 under the stage name Jack Arnold. Played small roles, usually comically good-natured or sneaky characters. Jack Arnold appearances ended in the early 1940s. Two-year stint on Broadway from 1942-44.
Credits/Works: Known for Hazel (1961), China Passage (1937), and Broadway Television Theatre (1952). Appeared in over 90 films.
Spouses: Jean Hayworth and Florence Alvina McEnany.
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Vinton Hayworth, also known as Jack Arnold and Vincent Haworth, was an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter. Born in Washington, District of Columbia, on June 4, 1906, he began acting in his late teens. In the early 1920s, he worked as a pioneering radio announcer in Washington, later moving to New York City and then Chicago. He subsequently appeared in various roles on numerous radio programs.
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Hayworth entered the film industry in 1933 using the stage name Jack Arnold. During this period, he typically played small roles as sneaky or comically good-natured characters. His work under the name Jack Arnold concluded in the early 1940s. Between 1942 and 1944, he completed a two-year stint on Broadway. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 90 films and worked on numerous television programs. His acting roles evolved from weaselly and milquetoast parts into dignified character roles. He is known for his work in China Passage (1937), Broadway Television Theatre (1952), and Hazel (1961). Hayworth died on May 21, 1970, in Van Nuys, California.
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Vinton Hayworth, also known as Jack Arnold and Vincent Haworth, was an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter. Born in Washington, District of Columbia, on June 4, 1906, he began his acting career in his late teens. During the early 1920s, he served as a pioneering radio announcer, working first in Washington, then in New York City, and later in Chicago. He subsequently appeared in various roles across numerous radio programs.
Hayworth entered the film industry in 1933 under the stage name Jack Arnold. In these early movie appearances, he typically played small roles as sneaky or comically good-natured characters. His appearances using the name Jack Arnold ended in the early
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105 titles- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Marvin Stoley
- Dick Tracy - The Plot To Kill NATO (1967) as Dr. Alexander
- Batman (1966) as Marshall Roland
- That Girl (1966)
- Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966)
- Chamber of Horrors (1966) as Judge Walter Randolph
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as General Schaeffer
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as General Watson
- Green Acres (1965)
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Dr. Fraser
- The Big Valley (1965) as Doc Landrum
- Laredo (1965)
- The Munsters (1964) as The Bank Manager
- Quick, Let's Get Married (1964) as Aguesta
- Youngblood Hawke (1964) as Urban Webber (uncredited)
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Mr. Grant
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Mr. Holloway
- The Dakotas (1963)
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
- General Electric True (1962)
- Hazel (1961)
- Police Dog Story (1961) as Commissioner
- Checkmate (1960) as Assistant Curator
- Spartacus (1960) as Metallius (uncredited)
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- The Chevy Mystery Show (1960) as Madigan
- Laramie (1959)
- Dennis the Menace (1959)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Lawman (1958) as Oren Slauson
- Perry Mason (1957) as Marvin Claridge
- Perry Mason (1957) as Wendell Harding
- Perry Mason (1957) as Homer Corbin
- Zorro (1957)
- Zorro (1957) as Magistrado Carlos Galindo
- M Squad (1957) as Russell Madison
- Official Detective (1957) as Forrest
- Panic! (1957)
- The Girl He Left Behind (1956) as Arthur Shaeffer
- The Great Man (1956) as Charley Carruthers
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Sissle
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Harry Speener
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ramsay
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sgt. Delaney
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Abernathy
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Ralph Wingate
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sidney
- Inner Sanctum (1954)
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Dr. Elliott
- Tales of Tomorrow (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Harry
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Backfire (1950) as Waiter (uncredited)
- Lights Out (1949)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Mr. Devereaux
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as H.L. Potter
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Ted Nichols
- Studio One (1948)
- Seven Keys to Baldpate (1946)
- The Front Page (1945) as Hildy Johnson
- It Ain't Hay (1943) as Golfer (uncredited)
- Saboteur (1942) as Will - Other Man in Movie (uncredited)
- The Pride of the Yankees (1942) as Fraternity Boy (uncredited)
- The Mummy's Tomb (1942) as Frank - Reporter (uncredited)
- There's One Born Every Minute (1942) as Photographer
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942) as Parks, Hotel Regal Manager
- Two-Faced Woman (1941) as Guide (uncredited)
- The Mexican Spitfire's Baby (1941) as Hotel Clerk
- New York Town (1941) as Gentleman on Boat (uncredited)
- Lucky Devils (1941) as Bradford
- Tillie the Toiler (1941) as Wally Whipple
- Millionaires in Prison (1940) as 'Windy' Windsor (as Jack Arnold)
- Danger On Wheels (1940) as Bruce Crowley (as Jack Arnold)
- Mexican Spitfire Out West (1940) as Mr. Brown
- Cross-Country Romance (1940) as J. Holmby
- Enemy Agent (1940) as Lester Taylor
- Framed (1940) as Nick
- Oh, Johnny, How You Can Love! (1940) as The Chaser (as Jack Arnold)
- When Tomorrow Comes (1939) as Radio Technician (uncredited)
- That's Right – You're Wrong (1939) as Producer (Uncredited)
- Sued for Libel (1939) as Dr. James Bailer (uncredited)
- Fixer Dugan (1939) as Frank Darlow
- The Day the Bookies Wept (1939) as Harry, Rider with Margie
- Vivacious Lady (1938) as Druggist (uncredited)
- Tarnished Angel (1938) as Dan 'Dandy' Bennett (as Jack Arnold)
- The Mad Miss Manton (1938) as Peter's Secretary (uncredited)
- Law of the Underworld (1938) as Henchman Shorty
- Crime Ring (1938) as Moe Buzzell
- Fugitives for a Night (1938) as Barrington
- This Marriage Business (1938) as Attorney Lloyd Wilson (as Jack Arnold)
- A Man to Remember (1938) as Huber (uncredited)
- Mr. Doodle Kicks Off (1938) as Henchman
- Blind Alibi (1938) as Dirk
- Riding on Air (1937) as Harvey Schumann
- You Can't Buy Luck (1937) as Paul Vinette
- We're on the Jury (1937) as Mr. Williams
- Sea Devils (1937) as Defense Counsel (uncredited)
- Danger Patrol (1937) as Ed
- Hitting a New High (1937) as Carter Haig
- China Passage (1937) as Tommy Baldwin
- Night Waitress (1936) as George Skinner
- That Girl from Paris (1936) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Without Orders (1936) as Len Kendrick
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What movies or TV shows is Vinton Hayworth best known for?
Vinton Hayworth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969), Batman (1966), Agnes and His Brothers (2004), Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966).
When and where was Vinton Hayworth born?
Vinton Hayworth was born on June 4, 1906 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. They passed away on May 21, 1970.
How many credits does Vinton Hayworth have?
Vinton Hayworth has accumulated over 105 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1969.
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Subject: Vinton Hayworth (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources: TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, Wikiwand, Pop Culture Files. Name: Vinton Hayworth. Also known as: Jack Arnold, ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Harry — aged about 45
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 45
- The Munsters (1964) as The Bank Manager — aged about 58
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as General Schaeffer — aged about 59
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as General Watson — aged about 59
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sgt. Delaney — aged about 49
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