Sterling Hayden Net Worth is
$10 Million

Mini Biography

Blessed to George & Frances Simonson Walter, and called Sterling Relyea Walter. Dad passed away in 1925. Followed by stepfather ‘Adam Hayden’ renamed Sterling Walter Hayden. Was raised in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pa, Washington D.C., and Maine. Though inadequate, attended prep college at Wassookeag College in Dexter, Maine. Went away to ocean at 17, initial as ship’s guy, after that as doryman over the Grand Banking institutions, being a seaman and fireman on many vessels before obtaining his first command word at 19. He sailed all over the world several times, learning to be a well-known and extremely well known ship’s captain. At urging of close friends, met with maker Edward H. Griffith who indications him to a Paramount agreement. Fell for his 1st leading woman, Madeleine Carroll, and wedded her. Ahead of Pearl Harbor, empty Hollywood to become commando using the COI (afterwards the OSS). Joined up with Marines under pseudonym “John Hamilton” (a name he hardly ever acts under), ultimately running weapons and items to Yugoslav partisans through the German blockade from the Adriatic, aswell as parachuting into Croatia for guerrilla actions. Won Silver Superstar and citation from Tito of Yugoslavia. Quickly flirted with Communist Party account due to camaraderie with Yugoslav Communists. Came back to film function, which he despised, to be able to purchase a succession of sailing vessels. As Crimson Scare deepens in U.S., he cooperated with the home Un-American Actions Committee, confessing his short Communist ties. Ever after regretted this step, keeping himself in tremendous contempt for what he regarded “ratting”. Offered function of Tarzan as alternative to Lex Barker, but refused. Produced headlines defying courtroom order never to sail to Tahiti along with his kids pursuing divorce decree. Released autobiography “Wanderer” in 1963, and book “Voyage” in 1976, both to great acclaim. Ensemble simply because Quint in Jaws (1975) but struggling to play because of tax problems. Passed away of tumor in 1986.

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