- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJonathan Hatley
- Height5′ 7½″ (1.71 m)
- Canadian-born character actor Jonathan Hale had a long and distinguished film career, appearing in over 260 pictures and television programs.
He was a member of the diplomatic service prior to his film career, and his stately bearing stood him in good stead for the large variety of corporate executives, military officers and high-level politicians he often played.
His best known and most memorable role was that of Dagwood Bumstead's boss, J.C. Dithers, in the "Blondie" film series, a role he assayed from the first entry (Blondie (1938)) until he left the series in 1946 having appeared in 16 of the 28 "Blondie" films.
In 1966, despondent over health and personal problems, he shot himself to death.- IMDb Mini Biography By: frankfob2@yahoo.com
- SpousesHester Hyde(January 20, 1920 - February 28, 1966) (his death, 3 children)? (her death, 2 children)
- According to the 1974 book "Holly-Would!", Hale had a hidden loudspeaker and amplifier installed in his car during the 1930s which he used to intimidate unsuspecting road hogs.
- Had three sons from his marriage to Hester Hyde: Jonathan, Arthur, & Peter.
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