Jack Haley

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Characters played by Jack Haley

"Hickory" / Tin Man — The Wizard of Oz (1939)

A Kansas farmhand who appears in Oz as the Tin Man. He accompanies Dorothy seeking a heart, and the Wizard gives him a testimonial heart-shaped token, affirming his compassion and love.

Squidge Sullivan — Beyond the Blue Horizon (1942)

A publicist who is intrigued by reports that Tama may be the rightful heir to an American family's fortune. He joins Jackra, Jackra's girlfriend, and Professor Thornton on a journey to the Malayan jungle to find evidence supporting Tama's claim. The group encounters hostile locals and a rampaging elephant during their search.

Pinky Wilson — People Are Funny (1946)

Producer of the small-town radio show "People Are Funny," which features bizarre contestant challenges and musical entertainment. He agrees to bring his program to a major network at Corey's request.

Larry Elliot — Scared Stiff (1945)

A chess-specializing reporter assigned to cover a harvest festival after an ultimatum from his editor. He accidentally travels to the wrong town, gets blamed for a murder, and becomes entangled in a quest to recover a stolen antique chess set. He is held at gunpoint, knocked unconscious multiple times, and ultimately tracks down and exposes the true killer.

Jack North — Take It Big (1944)

Jack is a comic performer who works inside a horse costume with his partner, Eddie Hampton. After inheriting a dude ranch, he mistakenly arrives at Harvey Phillips's attractive property and acts as its boss before discovering his own ranch is run-down. With Jerry and others encouraging him, he improves it, then wins a bucking-bronco competition and uses the prize to pay off his debt.

Mike O'Brien — Higher and Higher (1943)

The Drake family valet who orchestrates Millie's disguise and later discovers a hidden speakeasy and wine cellar, opening it as a nightclub to resolve the family's bankruptcy. Initially believing Millie loves Frank, he ultimately reconciles with her and begins a romance.

Jack Martin — Follow Thru (1930)

Jack is Jerry's friend and arrives with him at the country club. He is attracted to Lora's best friend Angie but is initially too flustered to act. With Effie's help, Jack recovers the family ring he gave Angie, and later he encourages Jerry to return to Lora so the couples can plan a double wedding.

Slug Winters — Pigskin Parade (1936)

The newly hired coach of Texas State University, Slug arrives with his wife, Bessie, just as he learns the team is scheduled to play Yale. He works to prepare the players and, with Bessie, discovers Amos as a possible replacement for the injured quarterback. During the final minutes of the game, Slug accidentally knocks himself unconscious.

Joe Jenkins — Mister Cinderella (1936)

Joe is Aloysius P. Merriweather's barber, sent in Merriweather's place to dinner with the Randolph family. He falls for Pat, but after mishaps including capsizing a boat and setting a cabin on fire, he is mistaken for Merriweather and becomes engaged to Pat. He maintains the deception at her request to avoid a family scandal.

Joe Jenkins — Pick a Star (1937)

A local talent show emcee who moves to Hollywood to launch Cecilia's career after she loses the prize. He works as a nightclub busboy, becomes a studio driver after an accident, and ultimately helps Cecilia overcome her stage fright.

Jack Evans — George White's Scandals (1945)

An actor engaged to comedienne Joan Mason, Jack is bound by a promise to his dying mother not to marry until his sister Clarabelle does. He joins Joan in trying to find Clarabelle an escort, then reconciles with Joan and tells Clarabelle they will marry. He also spots Jill in the audience before her performance.

Chuck Hornbostel — Coronado (1935)

Violet's new husband and June's brother-in-law. He travels to Mexico with his friend Pinky to obtain a wedding ring for Violet, but the two end up in jail. Johnny impersonates a doctor to help secure Chuck's release, making Chuck's predicament part of the events leading into the hotel's musical revue.

Career Overview

Jack Haley has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Their work is anchored in the That's Entertainment Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Wizard of Oz, People Are Funny, Scared Stiff. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
54
Birth Date
1897-08-10
Birth Place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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