Jonathan Hale
Actor

Jonathan Hale Net Worth

3 months ago

Jonathan Hale was a Canadian-born actor who had a long career in film, appearing in over 200 pictures. He was a diplomat prior to his acting career, and his dignified presence was well-suited for the many corporate executives, military officers, and politicians he often portrayed. He was best known for his role as J.C. Dithers in the "Blondie" series, which he played from the first movie in 1938 until 1946. Sadly, in 1966, he committed suicide due to personal issues.
Jonathan Hale is a member of Actor

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day March 21, 1891
Birth Place  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Age 128 YEARS OLD
Died On February 28, 1966(1966-02-28) (aged 74)\nWoodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, US
Birth Sign Aries
Cause of death Suicide
Resting place Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California
Citizenship Canadian
Occupation Actor
Years active 1934–1965

💰 Net worth

Jonathan Hale, a renowned Canadian actor, has made quite the impression on the entertainment industry through his exemplary talent and versatile performances. With an extensive portfolio of successful projects under his belt, Hale's net worth is estimated to range between $100K and $1M in the year 2024. He has consistently showcased his exceptional acting skills, leaving a lasting impact on both critics and audiences alike. As a well-respected figure in the Canadian acting scene, Jonathan Hale's continued success is anticipated in the years to come.

Biography/Timeline

1940

Hale was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Before his acting career, Hale worked in the Diplomatic Corps. Hale is most well known as Dagwood Bumstead's boss, Julius Caesar Dithers, in the Blondie film series in the 1940s. He is also notable for playing Inspector Fernack in various The Saint films by RKO Pictures.

1950

In 1950 he made two appearances in The Cisco Kid as Barry Owens. He also appeared in two different episodes of Adventures of Superman: "The Evil Three", in which he played a murderous "Southern Colonel"-type character, and "Panic in the Sky", one of the most famous episodes, in which he played the lead Astronomer at the Metropolis Observatory, actually a California observatory.

1966

Hale committed suicide on February 28, 1966. He was found dead that evening in his room at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California. Hale had taken his own life with a .38 caliber pistol, which was found near his body. He was 74. Hale was interred at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California. Sadly, Hale's grave went unmarked for more than four decades, until a proper headstone was erected by donations from the "Dearly Departed" fan-based group in 2013; he is now honored with the inscription, "We Remembered You".

Some Jonathan Hale images

Tags 1891 births 1966 deaths Canadian male actors who committed suicide Burials at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery Canadian expatriate male actors in the United States Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Suicides by firearm in California 20th-century Canadian male actors Male actors from Hamilton, Ontario

You may also like

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.