Vinton Hayworth
American actor (1906–1970)
Vinton Hayworth (June 4, 1906 – May 21, 1970), also known as Jack Arnold and Vincent Haworth, was an American actor, playwright and screenwriter who began in weaselly and milquetoast roles and aged into dignified character parts. He appeared in over 90 films during his career, as well as on numerous television shows. Later audiences will recognize him from his final role as General Winfield Schaeffer in the fourth and fifth seasons of the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. He was the uncle of Rita Hayworth, as well as being the uncle (by marriage) of Ginger Rogers.
Career
Born in Washington, D.C., Hayworth began acting in his late teens. He was a pioneering radio announcer in the early 1920s, first in Washington, later in New York City, and then in Chicago. Subsequently, he appeared on numerous radio programs in various roles. He played Fred Andrews on Archie Andrews, was an announcer on Chaplain Jim, played Philip Roberts on It's Higgins, Sir, played Port on Lone Journey, played Alonzo Smith on Meet Me in St. Louis, and portrayed Jack Arnold on Myrt and Marge.
By 1933 he began to perform in films, still under the stage name Jack Arnold.
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