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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Hale (born James Richards Hale; November 16, 1892 – May 18, 1981) was an American opera and concert singer and later a character actor of film, stage and television. Hale's appearance often landed him roles as either Middle Eastern or Native American characters. Born in Rogersville, Tennessee, Hale attended Columbia University on a singing scholarship. Upon graduation in 1914, he turned down an offer to join Columbia's English department, choosing instead to join Minnie Maddern Fiske's theater group. Hale's 1921 debut at Aeolian Hall began a successful career in opera as a baritone; he toured Europe and the United States. In later life, he turned more and more to acting. His most notable role was in the 1956 film Friendly Persuasion, starring Gary Cooper. He was also notable as the Soothsayer who warns "Beware the Ides of March!" in the...
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Perry MasonSeries • 1957
Star TrekSeries • 1966
BonanzaSeries • 1959
The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries • 1962
Adam-12Series • 1968
Petticoat JunctionSeries • 1963
Four Star PlayhouseSeries • 1952
The Wild Wild WestSeries • 1965
The MunstersSeries • 1964
The InvadersSeries • 1967
GunsmokeSeries • 1955
BroncoSeries • 1958
To Kill a MockingbirdMovie • 1962
Shirley Temple's StorybookSeries • 1958
The Barbara Stanwyck ShowSeries • 1960
Ben-HurMovie • 1959
Alcoa TheatreSeries • 1957
Angels in the OutfieldMovie • 1951
City DetectiveSeries • 1953
ScaramoucheMovie • 1952
Family PlotMovie • 1976
All the King's MenMovie • 1949
Julius CaesarMovie • 1953
Friendly PersuasionMovie • 1956