William Haade

Summary

William Haade (March 2, 1903 – November 15, 1966) was an American film actor.[1] He appeared in more than 250 films between 1937 and 1957.[citation needed] He was born in New York City and died in Los Angeles, California.[1]

William Haade
Haade in a screenshot of Heart of the Golden West (1942)
Born(1903-03-02)March 2, 1903
DiedNovember 15, 1966(1966-11-15) (aged 63)
OccupationActor
Years active1937–1957

Early life and career edit

Born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, Haade was one of four children born to Bernard Francis Haade and Annie Kelly,[2][3] one of whom died at the age of one in 1908.[4] Following the death of his birth father in 1909,[5] Haade's mother married William Bittner, resulting in the eventual acquisition of four additional half-siblings.[6]

Haade was a construction boss until he began acting, appearing in Iron Men (1936)[7] on Broadway.[8] A technical advisor to Norman Bel Geddes recommended Haade to his boss, who was seeking a fresh face for the play's lead.[9]

Personal life and death edit

Haade was married once, to Anna R. Sincere. They had two sons, William Joseph and Edward John Haade.[10][11]

Haade died on November 15, 1966.[1]

Selected filmography edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c McClure, Arthur F. (1972). Heroes, Heavies and Sagebrush; A Pictorial History of the "B" Western Players. New York: A. S. Barnes and Company. p. 173. ISBN 0-498-07787-X.
  2. ^ "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2W88-MHX : 11 February 2018), William Haade, 02 Mar 1903; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 14830 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,983,862.
  3. ^ "United States Census, 1910", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5ZF-JQD : Wed Oct 04 16:43:28 UTC 2023), Entry for Anna Haade and Agnes Haade, 1910.
  4. ^ "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2W98-BVH : 2 June 2020), Bernard Haade in entry for Anna Haade, 19 Jul 1908; citing Death, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,323,191.
  5. ^ "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2W9K-97F : 3 June 2020), Bernard Francis Haade, 1909.
  6. ^ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJ1X-P72 : Wed Oct 04 03:48:52 UTC 2023), Entry for William Bittner and Annie Bittner, 1920.
  7. ^ Keavy, Hubbard (February 14, 1937). "Ex-steelmaker now in films out for money". Tampa Bay Times. Florida, St. Petersburg. p. 37. Retrieved April 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "William Haade". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on December 27, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  9. ^ Harrison, Paul (August 18, 1937). "He-Man Quails at Thought of Love Scenes in Movies". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. Tennessee, Knoxville. Newspaper Enterprise. p. 17. Retrieved April 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K4Q-NDZ5 : 11 February 2023), Anna Sincere in entry for William Joseph Haade, .
  11. ^ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K48-K6B3 : 11 February 2023), Anna R Sincere in entry for Edward John Haade, .

External links edit

  • William Haade at IMDb