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Born to George & Frances Simonson Walter, and named Sterling Relyea Walter. Father died in 1925. Adopted by stepfather 'James Hayden' renamed Sterling Walter Hayden. Grew up in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and Maine. Though very poor, attended prep school at Wassookeag School in Dexter, Maine. Ran away to sea at 17, first as ship's boy, then as doryman on the Grand Banks, as a seaman and fireman on numerous vessels before getting his first command at 19. He sailed around the world a number of times, becoming a well-known and highly respected ship's captain. At urging of friends, met with producer Edward H. Griffith who signs him to a Paramount contract. Fell for his first leading lady, Madeleine Carroll, and married her. Prior to Pearl Harbor, abandoned Hollywood to become a commando with the COI (later the OSS). Joined Marines under pseudonym "John Hamilton" (a name he never acts under), eventually running guns and supplies to Yugoslav partisans through the German blockade of the Adriatic, as well as parachuting into Croatia for guerrilla activities. Won Silver Star and citation from Tito of Yugoslavia. Briefly flirted with Communist Party membership due to friendship with Yugoslav Communists. Returned to film work, which he despised, in order to pay for a succession of sailing vessels. As Red Scare deepens in U.S., he cooperated with the House Un-American Activities Committee, confessing his brief Communist ties. Ever after regretted this action, holding himself in enormous contempt for what he considered "ratting". Offered role of Tarzan as replacement for Lex Barker, but refused. Made headlines defying court order not to sail to Tahiti with his children following divorce decree. Published autobiography "Wanderer" in 1963, and novel "Voyage" in 1976, both to great acclaim. Cast as Quint in Jaws (1975) but unable to play due to tax problems. Died of cancer in 1986.

James Isaac was born on 5 June 1960 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was a director, known for Pig Hunt (2008), Jason X (2001) and eXistenZ (1999). He was married to Harriet Isaac. He died on 6 May 2012 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Muggsy Spanier was born on 9 November 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000), Is Everybody Happy? (1929) and Floor Show (1948). He died on 12 February 1967 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Frank Oppenheimer was born on 14 August 1912 in New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Mildred Danielson and Jaquenette Yvonne Quann. He died on 3 February 1985 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Jerry Walter was born on 28 March 1925 in Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Enforcer (1976) and Freebie and the Bean (1974). He died on 11 February 1979 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Jerry Jampolsky was born on 11 February 1925 in Long Beach, California, USA. He died on 29 December 2020 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Francis Chase Jr. was born on 3 February 1893 in Virginia, USA. Francis was a writer, known for Kentucky Rifle (1955) and The Buckskin Lady (1957). Francis died on 14 February 1957 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Armin Ganz was born on 26 March 1948 in Tennessee, USA. Armin was a production designer and art director, known for Angel Heart (1987), A View to a Kill (1985) and Bull Durham (1988). Armin died on 9 October 1995 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Larry Moyer was born on 22 February 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an editor and director, known for The Moving Finger (1963), Naughty New York (1957) and Eve or the Apple (1962). He died in February 2016 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Jasper Watts was born on 14 April 1947 in Bath, Maine, USA. He was an actor, known for Welcome to Dopeland (2011), Six Sex Scenes and a Murder (2008) and Clownhouse (1989). He died on 26 February 2012 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Olga Murray was born on 1 June 1925 in Satu Mare, Romania. She was married to Judd Murray. She died on 20 February 2024 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Katherine Fitzhugh was born on 18 February 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Patch Adams (1998) and Copycat (1995). She was married to Peter FitzHugh. She died on 16 January 2012 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Frederick O'Brien was born on 16 June 1869 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was a writer, known for White Shadows in the South Seas (1928). He died on 9 January 1932 in Sausalito, California, USA.

Virginia Whitehead was born on 8 January 1881 in Oakland, California, USA. She was an actress. She died on 8 February 1965 in Sausalito, California, USA.