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- Joe Hyams was born on June 6, 1923 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Brubaker (1980), Quincy, M.E. (1976) and Kill the Golden Goose (1979). He was married to Melissa Hyams, Elke Sommer and Eleanor Gustafson. He died on November 8, 2008 in Denver, Colorado, USA.
- SpousesMelissa Hyams(June 1994 - November 8, 2008) (his death)Elke Sommer(November 19, 1964 - 1981) (divorced)?(1944 - 1944) (divorced)Eleanor Gustafson(? - September 8, 1964) (divorced, 4 children)
- Was featured in several haunted house books claiming he had an audio tape of a ghost who haunted Elke and his Beverly hills home at 2633 Benedict Canyon.
- He and Elke Sommer were friends with Charles Manson murder victims, actress Sharon Tate and Hollywood hair stylist Jay Sebring. Joe was the one who introduced Sharon to Jay and the two (Sharon and Jay) became involved for a time.
- Was the pipe-smoking syndicated Hollywood columnist for the "New York Herald Tribune" from 1951-64 and over the years interviewed the superstars of his day, including "A" list couples Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall; Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn; and Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner. He later chronicled the Hollywood scene for the "Saturday Evening Post", "Ladies' Home Journal", "Redbook" and other magazines.
- Was a bestselling author of books (over 25) ranging from biographies of Humphrey Bogart and James Dean (in tandem with son Jay) to Eastern philosophy.
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