Jonathan Hale

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Characters played by Jonathan Hale

Mr. Antony — Strangers on a Train (1951)

Bruno's estranged and despised father. Guy attempts to warn him about his son's murderous intentions, but Bruno intercepts him in the bedroom, leading to a tense confrontation.

Mr. Dithers — Blondie (1938)

Shortened alias for Dagwood's demanding boss.

The Stage Manager (uncredited) — A Night at the Opera (1935)

Theater coordinator overseeing performance logistics.

Inspector Fernack — The Saint Takes Over (1940)

Dedicated NYPD inspector and recurring foil who frequently investigates cases alongside Templar.

Otis Barnett — Melody and Moonlight (1940)

Kay's father, Otis disapproves of her flamboyant behavior and wants her to become a proper young lady and marry the well-to-do Standish. He pressures Abner into withdrawing sponsorship from Kay and Danny's dance team. Later, Otis has a change of heart, allowing Kay to rush to the stage and partner with Danny.

Inspector Henry Fernack — The Saint In Palm Springs (1941)

Templar's recurring police nemesis and occasional ally.

J.C. Dithers — Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940)

Dagwood's strict but occasionally lenient boss.

Police Captain — Fugitives for a Night (1938)

A police captain who oversees the investigation at Dennis Poole's Hollywood residence. He suspects Matt Ryan should return for questioning and conducts paraffin tests on the gathered suspects to identify who recently fired a gun.

Max Ellison — The Pittsburgh Kid (1941)

Max Ellison is a boxing promoter who wants Billy Conn to fight for him. To persuade Billy to leave Pat Mallory, who keeps Billy under contract, Max uses his daughter Barbara as part of a scheme to draw Billy away from Pat. The plot summary does not describe what happens to Max after this attempt.

Blake McKettrick — Joe Smith, American (1942)

Blake McKettrick is Joe's supervisor at the defense plant and helps call him into the office for questioning about his abilities. Later, while visiting Joe with the officials who thank him, McKettrick shakes Joe's hand; Joe recognizes his distinctive ring as belonging to the kidnapping ringleader, leading to his arrest.

Mr. Hopkins — Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937)

Stockholder and associate of Cartwright, suspected of betrayal and murder.

Warren Fenton — Charlie Chan at the Race Track (1936)

Racing family member connected to the murdered owner.

Career Overview

Jonathan Hale has 199 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Blondie with 16 titles. Signature works include Strangers on a Train, The Great Swindle, The Saint Takes Over. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
199
Birth Date
1891-03-20 00:00:00
Birth Place
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1703185), public domain (CC0).