Richard Hale

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Richard Hale
Hale in Abilene Town (1946)
Born	James Richards Hale (1892-11-16)November 16, 1892 Rogersville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	May 18, 1981(1981-05-18) (aged 88) Northridge, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actor Narrator Singer
Years active	1914–1978
Spouse	Fiona O'Shiel Hale

Richard Hale (born James Richards Hale; November 16, 1892 – May 18, 1981) was an American opera and concert singer and later a character actor of film, stage and television. Hale's appearance usually landed him roles as either Middle Eastern or Native American characters.