Russell Hayden

Russell Hayden

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Russell "Lucky" Hayden (June 12, 1912 in Chico, California – June 9, 1981 in Palm Springs, California) was an American film and television actor. He is best known for his portrayal as Lucky Jenkins in Paramount's popular Hopalong Cassidy film series.

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Russell Hayden was born on Wednesday, 12 June 1912 in Chico, California. His full name at birth was Hayden Michael Lucid. He was best known as an actor. Hayden's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Tuesday, 9 June 1981 in Palm Springs, California at the age of 68. He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Chatsworth, California. He had dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

You can find people similar to Russell Hayden by visiting our lists Male actors from Palm Springs, California and 20th-century American male actors.

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Hayden Michael Lucid
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Film cowboy Lucky Jenkins (Hopalong Cassidy sidekick)
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12 June 1912
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Chico, California
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9 June 1981
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Palm Springs, California
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Pneumonia
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Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Chatsworth, California
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Actor
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  • Went blind in his later years
  • Hayden, along with fellow cowboy actor Dick Curtis, helped develop Pioneertown, a western movie set location in Southern California that was used for many film and TV westerns.
  • His real name is Pate Lucid; he took the name "Russell Hayden" in honor of his friend, cameraman Russell Harlan.
  • Son of Francis J. and Minnie Harvey Lucid.

Russell Hayden is known for his role in the film Silver City Raiders (1943) as Lucky Harlan.

He is also known for his role in the film Lucky Legs (1942) as James Abercrombie.

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