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John Shay(1915-2010)

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John Shay was born on 21 July 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), Combat! (1962) and The Eleventh Hour (1962). He died on 21 February 2010 in Irvine, California, USA.
BornJuly 21, 1915
DiedFebruary 21, 2010(94)
BornJuly 21, 1915
DiedFebruary 21, 2010(94)
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Known for

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
8.0
  • Police Officer
  • 1962
Combat! (1962)
Combat!
8.4
TV Series
  • Maj. Canfield
  • Doctor
Angela Lansbury and Tuesday Weld in The Eleventh Hour (1962)
The Eleventh Hour
7.3
TV Series
  • Jim Howell
Harriet Nelson and Chester Morris in Canal Zone (1942)
Canal Zone
5.9
  • Henshaw - Co-Pilot
  • 1942

Credits

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Actor

  • Finola Hughes, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Genie Francis, Laura Wright, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, Josh Kelly, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, and Tabyana Ali in General Hospital (1963)
    General Hospital
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Lester Ferguson
    • 1982
  • Robert Forster, David Birney, and Richard E. Kalk in Police Story (1973)
    Police Story
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Dr. Rose
    • Dr. Rice
    • Nielsen
    • 1975–1978
  • Bernie Casey and Vonetta McGee in Brothers (1977)
    Brothers
    6.5
    • Judge Number One
    • 1977
  • Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours (1976)
    Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Sergeant Nicholson
    • 1976
  • City of Angels (1976)
    City of Angels
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Hodges
    • 1976
  • George Kennedy in The Blue Knight (1975)
    The Blue Knight
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Surgeon
    • 1976
  • Robert Blake in Baretta (1975)
    Baretta
    6.8
    TV Series
    • 1st Doctor
    • 1975–1976
  • Charles Boyer and Susanne Cramer in The Rogues (1964)
    The Rogues
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Air Lines Clerk
    • 1964
  • Angela Lansbury and Tuesday Weld in The Eleventh Hour (1962)
    The Eleventh Hour
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Jim Howell
    • 1964
  • Combat! (1962)
    Combat!
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Maj. Canfield
    • Doctor
    • 1963–1964
  • Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, and Kathleen Nolan in The Real McCoys (1957)
    The Real McCoys
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Earl
    • Ranger
    • Sheriff ...
    • 1959–1963
  • Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
    What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
    8.0
    • Police Officer
    • 1962
  • Henry Fonda in The Deputy (1959)
    The Deputy
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Belding
    • 1961
  • Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson, and Dorothy Malone in The Last Sunset (1961)
    The Last Sunset
    6.7
    • Bowman
    • 1961
  • The Tom Ewell Show (1960)
    The Tom Ewell Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Simon P. Garver
    • 1961

Personal details

  • Born
    • July 21, 1915
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • February 21, 2010
    • Irvine, California, USA(undisclosed)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    John worked as a salesman for the W.D. Adam Co. In Costa Mesa California in the mid 1970's while continuing to get acting parts.
  • Trademark
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  • Nickname
    • Jack

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