The Killing
1956
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Sterling Walter Hayden (born Sterling Relyea Walter; March 26, 1916 – May 23, 1986) was an American actor, author, sailor, model and Marine.A leading man for most of his career, he specialized in Westerns and film noir throughout the 1950s, in films such as John Huston's The Asphalt Jungle (1950), Nicholas Ray's Johnny Guitar (1954), and Stanley Kubrick's The Killing (1956).
IMDb profile of Sterling Hayden, a versatile and charismatic actor who starred in films like The Killing, The Godfather, and Dr. Strangelove. Learn about his life, career, awards, trivia, and personal details.
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- Upper Montclair, New Jersey, USA
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- Sausalito, California, USA
Sterling Hayden was a sailor, commando, actor and author who starred in films such as The Asphalt Jungle, Johnny Guitar and Dr. Strangelove. Learn about his life, career, family, awards and trivia on IMDb.
- March 26, 1916
- May 23, 1986
May 24, 1986 · Mr. Hayden was named Sterling Relyea Walter when he was born in Montclair, N.J., on March 26, 1916. He dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and hired on as mate on a schooner.
Learn how Sterling Hayden left his acting career to join the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II and became a hero in Yugoslavia. Discover his life as a sailor, author, and actor in this CIA story.
May 23, 1986 · May 23, 1986 12 AM PT. United Press International. SAUSALITO —. Sterling Hayden, actor, war hero and author who led a life of contradictions, died quietly at his home today of cancer. He was 70 ...
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Learn about the life and adventures of Sterling Hayden, a former sailor who became a Hollywood star and a clandestine operative for the OSS during World War II. He received the Silver Star for his courage in the Mediterranean Theater and later wrote a best-selling memoir about his experiences.
