Alan Hale junior

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Alan Hale junior (born March 8, 1921 in Los Angeles , California as Alan Hale McKahan , † January 2, 1990 ibid) was an American actor .

Life

Hale was born the son of the well-known Hollywood supporting actor Alan Hale and was called Alan Hale, Jr. because of the same name until the death of his father.He already appeared in various Hollywood films in his childhood, but unlike many other child stars, he also managed the seamlessly Transition to the character subject .

In the 1950s he was seen in numerous westerns ( For a Fistful of Money , The Gangster Boss of Rocket City , Cowboy Vengeance in Oklahoma , Sniper Johnny Ringo , Gorge of Horror ), but also played in larger Hollywood productions like Always Trouble with Women (1958) and Secret Command in the Pacific (1959).

The role was his most lasting image coined, but the skipper in the CBS - sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964-1967). He also played this role in the various films that followed the series in the 1970s and 1980s. The role earned him great popularity with American television audiences, and he knew how to capitalize on it. He ran a restaurant in which he used to greet guests in his skipper outfit, i.e. with the characteristic captain's hat. He also auctioned off many of these hats and donated the proceeds to charitable causes. On the other hand, the commitment to this role made it difficult for him to find other engagements.

From 1968 to 1969 he played alongside Bob Denver , who would always be remembered as Gilligan , in a very similar role on the sitcom The Good Guys . In the 1970s and 1980s, he had numerous guest appearances in various TV series.

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SURNAME Hale, Alan Jr.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES McKahan, Alan Hale (maiden name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American actor
DATE OF BIRTH March 8, 1921
PLACE OF BIRTH los Angeles
DATE OF DEATH 2nd January 1990
Place of death los Angeles