Biography

Harry Hayden was born on November 8, 1882 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Velvet Touch (1948), Two Sisters from Boston (1946) and Hail the Conquering Hero (1944). He was married to Lela Bliss. He died on July 24, 1955 in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.

With his wife, actress Lela Bliss, he ran the Bliss-Hayden miniature theatre in Beverly Hills from the mid-1930s until his death in 1955. Notable alumni included Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day and Craig Stevens.

Bespectacled, thick-set US light player often cast as officious or snooping types like hotel managers and bankers.

Children: Richard, Don Hayden.