Alan Hale was born on February 10, 1892 in Washington, District
of Columbia. Before his death on January 22, 1950, Hale spent
years entertaining audiences worldwide with his memorable
roles. He died from a liver ailment and viral infection.
Alan Hale is the father of Alan Hale Jr., who, after his
death, was known as 'Alan Hale'; AKA TV-land's beloved Skipper
on "Gilligan's Island" (1964-67).
After Alan Hale's original dream of becoming an Opera singer
didn't pan, out he decided to settle on acting. Hale's best
known role is his role as Little John in both the 1922 and
1938 screen versions of "Robin Hood". He would reprise
the role of Little John for his last film, 1950's "Rogues
of Sherwood Forest".
Throughout his 40-year career Alan Hale appeared in hundreds
of films and sealed a special place in motion- picture history
as the inventor of the folding theater-seat. In fact, Hale
made quite a little hobby out his penchant for inventing things.
We have Hale to thank for the hand fire extinguisher and greaseless
potato chips among other things.
Alan Hale's other notable credits...
