Sterling Hayden

Born in New Jersey in 1916, Sterling Hayden, real name Sterling Relyea Walter, was an American actor, writer and model who stood out with his height of 1.96 meters. Hayden, who has made a name for herself in the cinema world for seven decades, has portrayed unforgettable characters in both drama and action films.

Hayden, who struggled with prostate cancer in the last years of his life, passed away in 1986 at the age of 70. This tall actor, who has appeared before the audience since the first years he stepped into the cinema, took part in both independent productions and major productions throughout his career.

Sterling Hayden's filmography is quite extensive and diverse. In his career, which started in the early 1940s, he appeared in unforgettable films of the 1950s and 1960s. He was etched in memories with his performances in classic productions such as "The Asphalt Jungle", "Johnny Guitar" and "The Town Sleeps" (The Killing). He also became widely known for his role as the commander in the famous director Stanley Kubrick's movie "Dr. Strangelove".

Hayden, who also has television work, has recently been involved in projects such as "The Blue and the Gray" and "Winter Kills". Hayden, who creates a unique presence on stage and screen with his tall height and strong stance, is remembered as one of the rare artists who has written his name in golden letters in the history of cinema.

Sterling Hayden was born on March 26, 1916 in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, USA. He died on May 23, 1986.

Productions in which he took part

He took part in a total of 86 productions; 12 of the most well-known are listed.

• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
• The Godfather (1972) — Captain McCluskey
• Dick Powell's Zane Gray Theater (1956) — Link Stevens
• Playhouse 90 (1956)
• Banacek (1972) — Tony Fowler
• Dr. Strangelove (1964) — Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper
• Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) — Capt. Mark McCluskey
• 9 to 5 (1980) — Russell Tinsworthy
• Final Blow (1956) — Johnny Clay
• The Long Goodbye (1973) — Roger Wade
• 1900 (1976) — Leo Dalcò
• The Starlost (1973) — Old Jeremiah

Production and imprint information was taken from TMDB.