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James Hayden(1953-1983)

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James Hayden in The Intruder Within (1981)
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James Hayden was born on 25 November 1953 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Nesting (1981) and The First Deadly Sin (1980). He was married to Barbara Daniels. He died on 8 November 1983 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 25, 1953
DiedNovember 8, 1983(29)
BornNovember 25, 1953
DiedNovember 8, 1983(29)
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Known for

Robert De Niro, James Woods, William Forsythe, Brian Bloom, Adrian Curran, James Hayden, Rusty Jacobs, and Scott Tiler in Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
Once Upon a Time in America
8.3
  • Patsy
  • 1984
The Nesting (1981)
The Nesting
4.9
  • GI #1
  • 1981
The First Deadly Sin (1980)
The First Deadly Sin
5.9
  • Young Policeman
  • 1980
The Intruder Within (1981)
The Intruder Within
4.7
TV Movie
  • Harry Colman
  • 1981

Credits

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Actor

  • Robert De Niro, James Woods, William Forsythe, Brian Bloom, Adrian Curran, James Hayden, Rusty Jacobs, and Scott Tiler in Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
    Once Upon a Time in America
    8.3
    • Patsy
    • 1984
  • The Patricia Neal Story (1981)
    The Patricia Neal Story
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Martin Sheen
    • 1981
  • The Nesting (1981)
    The Nesting
    4.9
    • GI #1
    • 1981
  • The Intruder Within (1981)
    The Intruder Within
    4.7
    TV Movie
    • Harry Colman
    • 1981
  • The First Deadly Sin (1980)
    The First Deadly Sin
    5.9
    • Young Policeman
    • 1980
  • Marilyn: The Untold Story (1980)
    Marilyn: The Untold Story
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • 1980
  • Al Pacino in Cruising (1980)
    Cruising
    6.5
    • Cockpit Coke Man (scenes deleted)
    • 1980

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Once Upon a Time in America
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Once Upon a Time in America

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 25, 1953
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Died
    • November 8, 1983
    • New York City, New York, USA(drug overdose)
  • Spouses
      Barbara DanielsOctober 1982 - November 8, 1983 (his death)
  • Other works
    Starred with Al Pacino and J.J. Johnston in 1983 stage production of David Mamet's "American Buffalo". Hayden played the character of 'Bobby'.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Six hours after receiving a standing ovation on Broadway for his acclaimed performance as a junkie in David Mamet's "American Buffalo," he died from a heroin overdose.

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