Ted Hartley
Acting

Ted Hartley

1924-2025

Known for High Plains Drifter, Race to Witch Mountain, Barefoot in the Park.

7 linked movie credits shown
Born11/06/1924
Died10/10/2025
AgeDied at 100
BirthplaceOmaha, Nebraska, USA
DepartmentActing

Biography

Theodore Ringwalt Hartley (November 6, 1924 – October 10, 2025) was an American U.S. Navy fighter pilot, investment banker, actor, film and stage producer and CEO of RKO Pictures. He was married to heiress, actress and philanthropist Dina Merrill until her death in 2017. His last acting credit was in 2012 and his last producing credit was in 2015.

Movie Credits

Laura Smiles poster

Laura Smiles (2006)

As Therapist

Drama

 High Plains Drifter poster

High Plains Drifter (1973)

As Lewis Belding

Western, Drama, Mystery

 Barefoot in the Park poster

Barefoot in the Park (1967)

As Frank

Comedy, Romance

 Caddyshack II poster

Caddyshack II (1988)

As Club Member

Comedy

 Race to Witch Mountain poster

Race to Witch Mountain (2009)

As Four-Star General V. Lewton

Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller, Action

 Shade poster

Shade (2003)

As 'Teddy' The Surgeon

Action, Thriller, Crime

 The Player poster

The Player (1992)

As Party Guest (uncredited)

Mystery, Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime