Hal Lynch

Hal Lynch

Deceased · Born: Nov 13, 1927 · Died: Oct 5, 2006

Personal Details

BornNov 13, 1927 Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Spouse
  • Joyce Van Patten

    ( Jan 28, 1968 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Joyce Van Patten

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Phyllis Lorraine Weiss

    ( Mar 19, 1950 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Phyllis Lorraine Weiss

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

James Harold Tilton Lynch, professionally known as Hal Lynch, was born on November 13, 1927, in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, to Arnett Tilton Lynch and Katie Bell Jacobs. He was an accomplished actor, renowned for his captivating performances in various film and television productions.

Lynch's impressive acting career spanned multiple decades, with notable roles in movies such as "The Way West" (1967),"Spoon River" (1969),and "Wild Rovers" (1971). His early television appearances included a 1964 episode of "Gunsmoke," and he went on to secure roles in several western shows, including "Daniel Boone," "Custer," "Bonanza," and "Big Valley."

In his later years, Lynch resided with his mother in Opp, Alabama, USA. His life took a tragic turn on October 5, 2006, when he dropped off a column at the local newspaper office, picked up a suit at the dry cleaners, and then made a series of cryptic phone calls before ultimately taking his own life in his backyard.