Eddie Hall was an American actor best known for Thoroughbreds (1944), Administration of Military Justice and Courts-Marshal (1943), and Gangs of the Waterfront (1945).
Personal and Family Life
Eddie Hall was born on February 3, 1912, in Chicago, Illinois. He was married three times, first to Violet N. Cane, then to Helen Patricia Stengel, and finally to Flower Parry. Hall had one child with each of his wives. He also served as a stepfather to Jackie Coogan Jr. and Matt Cope. After leaving the film industry in 1948, he worked as a used car salesman.
Death and Legacy
Eddie Hall passed away on February 19, 1963, in Granada Hills, California, due to a heart attack. His work in various films during the 1930s and 1940s left a mark on the entertainment industry, though he is often remembered for his notable roles in smaller parts. Despite retiring from acting, his contributions are still recognized by classic film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lady Eve | 1941-02-25 | Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| I’ll Be Seeing You | 1944-12-31 | Charlie Hartman (uncredited) |
| Action in the North Atlantic | 1943-06-12 | Casino Club Patron at Loudmouth’s Table (uncredited) |
| Shall We Dance | 1937-05-07 | Man (uncredited) |
| Alexander’s Ragtime Band | 1938-05-24 | Man on Train (uncredited) |
| Bowery at Midnight | 1942-10-30 | Tramp playing checkers at ‘Friendly Mission’ (uncredited) |
| If I Were King | 1938-09-28 | Soldier |
| The Smart Way | 1937-10-15 | |
| The Big Apple | 1937-09-17 | Comic |
| Exposed | 1938-11-05 | Cab Driver |
| Cocoanut Grove | 1938-05-20 | Sailor on Ship |
| Money on Your Life | 1938-05-13 | Assassin |
| These Glamour Girls | 1939-08-18 | Student Cutting in on Dance (uncredited) |