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Had played either a supporting role or a cameo in 13 of his friend and fellow actor Errol Flynn's films.

Father of Alan Hale Jr., who became known as Alan Hale after his father's death.

He holds the record for appearing as Little John in separate productions: he played the role in Robin Hood (1922), The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950), filmed just a year before he died.

In addition to acting and directing Alan Hale was a successful inventor. Among other things he is credited with the invention of the flip-up movie theater seat.

Was in three Best Picture Oscar nominees: It Happened One Night (1934), Imitation of Life (1934) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), with only the first of these winning Best Picture of the year.