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Hal Baylor
Actor

Hal Baylor

10 Dec 1918Born
5 Jan 1998Died
79Age at death
116Credits

Biography

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Hal Harvey Fieberling (born Hal David Britton; December 10, 1918 – January 15, 1998) known by his stage name Hal Baylor, was an American boxer and screen character actor. He had a professional boxing record of 16–8–3, and later appeared in 76 films and over 500 episodes of various television shows.

Early years

Born in San Antonio, Texas, to David Locke Britton and Thelma Hallie Bowles, he grew up in Oakland, California when his mother remarried to Walter H. Fieberling during January 1925. After Oakland High School, he attended Chico State College where he played on the football team.

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He transferred to Washington State College in the Fall of 1938, where he pledged Phi Delta Theta. But by December 1939 he was working as an apprentice butcher in a meat market on 14th Street in Oakland.

Boxing

Fieberling had his first amateur fight in San Francisco, during June 1938, while still a college student. Representing the Athens Athletic Club of Oakland, he won the California Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) novice heavyweight title in a single bout on points. A newspaper report on his first boxing match mentioned he was left-handed. He repeated the triumph in August 1939, this time taking the State AAU heavyweight title by knocking out 6' 6" 225 lb. Jack Hillman of the San Francisco Olympic Club. However, the following month he lost a rematch on points to Hillman, his first amateur defeat.

After just five amateur fights, Fieberling signed a professional contract with manager Ray Carlen in May 1940. He scored a technical knockout over Phil Latonia in the third round for his first professional win, and three weeks later did the same to Bob Schaunbelt. Sportswriters labeled him "the butcher boy" and printed photos of him at his daytime job. Columnists also called him "Handsome Hal" and "Prince Hal" for his good looks.

Military service

Fieberling was a private at a US Marine Corps recruit depot during January 1943, making the rank of sergeant by November 1943. He was assigned stateside through April 1944, enabling him to continue boxing. He took part in the landings on Saipan and Tinian, finishing the war as a Staff Sergeant with the 18th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion.

Personal life

Fieberling married Jacqueline Anstey, whom he had known at Oakland High School, on February 3, 1940, in Reno, Nevada. They had a son Michael, born in late 1941, before separating on May 15, 1942. She filed for divorce and was granted preliminary alimony and child support on May 27, 1942.

While a sergeant in the USMC, stationed in San Diego, Fieberling married Margaret Jeanne MacLean in Los Angeles, on November 27, 1943. They had a daughter Paula in August 1955.

Hal Baylor and Shirley Hickey (née Croose), were married on August 14, 1965.

Years active 1940–1947 (boxer)

1948–1978 (actor)

Spouses Jacqueline Anstey ​(m. 1940; div. 1942)​

Margaret MacClean ​(m. 1943; div. 1964)​

Shirley Hickey (m.1965)

Children 2 CLR

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 116 credits.

  1. 1977CHiPsSeries: Reed (1 episode)
  2. 1976The New Daughters of Joshua CabeFilm
  3. 1976The MacahansFilm: Lawman
  4. 1975Timber TrampsFilm
  5. 1975HustleFilm: Police Captain
  6. 1975Barbary CoastSeries: Bystander (1 episode)
  7. 1975Cornbread, Earl and MeFilm: Mr. Wilson
  8. 1975A Boy and His DogFilm: Michael
  9. 1974Police WomanSeries (1 episode)
  10. 1974KodiakSeries (1 episode)
  11. 1974Planet of the ApesSeries: Jasko (1 episode)
  12. 1974The Bears and IFilm: Foremen
  13. 1974Herbie Rides AgainFilm: Demolition Truck Driver
  14. 1973Emperor of the NorthFilm: Yardman's Helper
  15. 1973Bonnie's KidsFilm: Poker Player in Flannel
  16. 1972Ulzana's RaidFilm: Curtis (uncredited)
  17. 1972Kung FuSeries: Blake (1 episode)
  18. 1972BanacekSeries: Foreman (1 episode)
  19. 1972Pickup on 101Film: Railroad cop
  20. 1972Emergency!Series: Foreman (2 episodes)
  21. 1971CannonSeries (1 episode)
  22. 1971Evel KnievelFilm: The Sheriff
  23. 1971The Grissom GangFilm: Chief McLaine
  24. 1970The Cheyenne Social ClubFilm: Barkeep (Lady of Egypt)
  25. 1969Love, American StyleSeries: man at bar (1 episode)
  26. 1969The Courtship of Eddie's FatherSeries: Mr. O'Brien (1 episode)
  27. 1969The Debbie Reynolds ShowSeries (1 episode)
  28. 1969Hawaii Five-OSeries: Elroy (1 episode)
  29. 1968The Mod SquadSeries: Walker
  30. 1968Mayberry R.F.D.Series: Foreman (1 episode)
  31. 1968Adam-12Series: Tom Grey (1 episode)
  32. 1967MannixSeries: Henry Marshak (2 episodes)
  33. 1967Judd, for the DefenseSeries (1 episode)
  34. 1967The Guns of Will SonnettSeries (3 episodes)
  35. 1967The InvadersSeries: Guard, Friendly Guard (1 episode)
  36. 1966Pistols 'n' PetticoatsSeries (1 episode)
  37. 1966That GirlSeries (1 episode)
  38. 1966TarzanSeries (1 episode)
  39. 1966Star TrekSeries: Policeman (1 episode)
  40. 1966Love on a RooftopSeries (1 episode)
  41. 1966BatmanSeries: Mercury (3 episodes)
  42. 1965The F.B.I.Series: Marine Sgt. Glinnis (1 episode)
  43. 1965LaredoSeries (2 episodes)
  44. 1965Green AcresSeries (1 episode)
  45. 1965The Big ValleySeries: Sam Driscoll (1 episode)
  46. 1964Daniel BooneSeries: Cyrus Ballard (1 episode)
  47. 1964The Addams FamilySeries: Fred (1 episode)
  48. 1963Johnny CoolFilm
  49. 1963Burke's LawSeries: Atlas (uncredited) (1 episode)
  50. 1963The DakotasSeries (1 episode)
  51. 1962The Beverly HillbilliesSeries (1 episode)
  52. 1962The VirginianSeries: Flake, Gleason, Sgt. Costello, Miner, Corporal Jobie, Bert, Jethro (1 episode)
  53. 1962The BeachcomberSeries: Mike Boyle, Morgan (1 episode)
  54. 1961HazelSeries (1 episode)
  55. 1961GunslingerSeries: Big Red (1 episode)
  56. 1960Surfside 6Series (1 episode)
  57. 1960The Brothers BrannaganSeries: Jack (1 episode)
  58. 1960ThrillerSeries: Pete Gogan (1 episode)
  59. 1959Operation PetticoatFilm: Military Police Sergeant (uncredited)
  60. 1959Mr. LuckySeries (1 episode)
  61. 1959Adventures in ParadiseSeries: Thompson (1 episode)
  62. 1959Dennis the MenaceSeries (1 episode)
  63. 1959The AlaskansSeries (1 episode)
  64. 1959LaramieSeries (1 episode)
  65. 1959The DeputySeries (1 episode)
  66. 1959BonanzaSeries: Arch Stewart (1 episode)
  67. 1959RawhideSeries: Pool Player, Jenkins (1 episode)
  68. 195877 Sunset StripSeries (4 episodes)
  69. 1958Bat MastersonSeries: Eli Fisher (1 episode)
  70. 1958Westinghouse Desilu PlayhouseSeries (1 episode)
  71. 1958The RiflemanSeries (1 episode)
  72. 1958The TexanSeries (2 episodes)
  73. 1958The Donna Reed ShowSeries (1 episode)
  74. 1958BroncoSeries (1 episode)
  75. 1958The Young LionsFilm: Pvt. Burnecker
  76. 195726 MenSeries (4 episodes)
  77. 1957MaverickSeries (1 episode)
  78. 1957Perry MasonSeries: First Truck Driver, Jack David (1 episode)
  79. 1957The Thin ManSeries (1 episode)
  80. 1957Have Gun, Will TravelSeries (2 episodes)

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