Hollywood western actor, popular as Hopalong Cassidy's sidekick "Lucky Jenkins". Prior to acting, he worked in films as a sound recorder, film cutter and assistant cameraman.
Hayden, along with fellow cowboy actor Dick Curtis, helped develop
Pioneertown, a western movie set location in Southern California that
was used for many film and TV westerns.
His real name is Pate Lucid; he took the name "Russell Hayden" in honor
of his friend, cameraman Russell Harlan.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an aerial combat photographer.
Owner of Russell Hayden Productions, a television production company.
Owner of Quintet Productions, a television production company.