George Hayes
Actor
George Francis "Gabby" Hayes was a radio, film, and television actor. He was best known for his numerous appearances in Western films as the colorful sidekick of the leading man.
From 1935 to 1939, Hayes played the part of Windy Halliday, the sidekick to Hopalong Cassidy (played by William Boyd). In 1939, Hayes left Paramount Pictures in a dispute over his salary and moved to Republic Pictures. Paramount held the rights to the name Windy Halliday, so the nickname Gabby was created for Hayes's character. As Gabby Whitaker, he appeared in more than 40 films between 1939 and 1946, usually with Roy Rogers (44 times), but also with Gene Autry (7), and Wild Bill Elliott (14), often working under the directorship of Joseph Kane.
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MoreGeorge Francis "Gabby" Hayes was a radio, film, and television actor. He was best known for his numerous appearances in Western films as the colorful sidekick of the leading man.
From 1935 to 1939, Hayes played the part of Windy Halliday, the sidekick to Hopalong Cassidy (played by William Boyd). In 1939, Hayes left Paramount Pictures in a dispute over his salary and moved to Republic Pictures. Paramount held the rights to the name Windy Halliday, so the nickname Gabby was created for Hayes's character. As Gabby Whitaker, he appeared in more than 40 films between 1939 and 1946, usually with Roy Rogers (44 times), but also with Gene Autry (7), and Wild Bill Elliott (14), often working under the directorship of Joseph Kane.
Subject ID: 2310
Subject ID: 2310
