Richard Haydn facts for kids
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Richard Haydn
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Richard Haydn, 1945
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George Richard Haydon
March 10, 1905 Camberwell, London, England
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| Died | April 25, 1985 (aged 80) Pacific Palisades, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1938–1985 |
Richard Haydn (born George Richard Haydon, March 10, 1905 – April 25, 1985) was a British-American actor known for his funny roles. He played many memorable characters in movies and TV shows.
Some of his most famous parts include Professor Oddley in Ball of Fire (1941) and Thomas Rogers in And Then There Were None (1945). He was also the voice of the Caterpillar in Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951). Later, he played William Brown in Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) and Max Detweiler in The Sound of Music (1965).
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Early Life and Career
Richard Haydn was born on March 10, 1905, in a place called Camberwell in London, England. Before becoming a famous actor, he had some interesting jobs.
He worked as an entertainer in music halls, which were like variety shows. He also managed a banana plantation in Jamaica for a while. After these experiences, he joined a traveling theater group in Britain. This led him to start working in television and films.
Acting Style and Famous Roles
Richard Haydn was well-known for playing characters who were a bit unusual or quirky. He often used a special way of speaking, making his voice sound very nasal and pronouncing words very clearly.
He played many memorable roles. For example, he was the voice of the wise and smoky Caterpillar in the 1951 Disney animated movie Alice in Wonderland. He also had a small but funny role as Herr Falkstein in the 1974 comedy Young Frankenstein, directed by Mel Brooks.
In the 1945 movie based on Agatha Christie's book And Then There Were None, Haydn played the character of Rogers, a manservant. He also appeared as William Brown in the 1962 version of Mutiny on the Bounty.
One of his most loved roles was Max Detweiler in the 1965 musical film The Sound of Music. Max was a charming friend of the Von Trapp family who helped them with their singing career.
Television Appearances
Haydn also appeared in many popular television shows. In 1960, he was in an episode of The Twilight Zone called "A Thing About Machines." In this episode, he played Mr. Bartlett Finchley, a character who disliked machines and was then bothered by all the machines in his home.
He also appeared on The Dick Van Dyke Show in 1964, where he brought back his character Edwin Carp from his radio days. Later, he appeared in an episode of Bewitched in 1968 and Bonanza in 1969.
Other Work
Besides acting, Richard Haydn also directed a few films in the late 1940s. These included:
- Miss Tatlock's Millions (1948)
- Dear Wife (1949)
- Mr. Music (1950)
He was also active in radio. He played Edwin Carp on The Charlie McCarthy Show and was a regular on The Swan Soap Show. In 1954, he wrote a book called The Journal of Edwin Carp.
Haydn also performed on Broadway, which is famous for its theater shows. He debuted there in 1939 in a show called Set to Music.
Later Life
Richard Haydn passed away on April 25, 1985, at the age of 80. He died after having a heart attack. He lived a quiet life away from the busy Hollywood scene. He enjoyed gardening and taking care of plants as a hobby.
See also
In Spanish: Richard Haydn para niños
