Sid Haig: the life and death of the famous actor
You probably recognise him from some of your favourite horror films. Sid Haig, an award-winning actor, was a multi-gifted person in Hollywood. As an actor, he executed each character excellently. He was best known for starring in House of 1000 Corpses, 3 From Hell, The Devil's Rejects, among many other films. He left an indelible mark in the film and television industry.
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Sid Haig, born Sidney Eddie Mosesian, was a successful actor, producer and music artist who captured the attention and hearts of many people. He passed away recently, on the 21st of September 2019 in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. At the time of his demise, Sid Haig age was 80 years. The famous star was born on the 14th of July 1939 in Fresno, California, United States of America. His nationality was American, and his Zodiac sign was Cancer.
Profile summary
- Name: Sidney Eddie Mosesian (commonly known as Sid Haig)
- Date of birth: 14th of July 1939
- Place of birth: Fresno, California, United States of America
- Date of death: 21st of September 2019
- Age at death: 80 years
- Place of death: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Zodiac sign: Cancer
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 metres/ 193 centimetres)
- Father: Haig Mosesian
- Spouse: Susan L. Oberg (m. 2007- 2019)
- Alma mater: Pasadena Playhouse
- Profession: Actor, music artist, film producer
Sid Haig childhood
The actor and singer was brought up in a supportive and loving Armenian community. Haig Mosesian, an electrician, was his father’s name. As a child, he appeared to grow faster than his peers. The faster than normal growth affected his motor coordination, so his parents enrolled him in a dance class as a form of therapy. When he was seven years old, he was part of a children’s Christmas show. He featured as a dancer and was paid for his role.
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Sid Haig young life was adventurous. He was unafraid of trying new things. He was particularly interested in playing the drums, so his parents bought him a drum set. He often played the drums and became a master drummer within a short period. He played different music styles including rock and roll, blues, jazz, swing, and country.
Sid Haig height
Haig grew faster than most of his peers. In his adulthood, he stood at a height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 metres/ 193 centimetres).
Education
Details of the schools that this famous actor attended are scarce. However, the schools he went to nurtured his talent. While he was still in high school, his drama teacher, Alice Merrill, encouraged him to become an actor. Merrill produced a play when Sid was in his final year. She requested her friend, Dennis Morgan, to watch the play.
Morgan was impressed by Sid’s performance and encouraged him to relocate to San Fernando Valley to pursue a career in acting. About two years after Morgan met Haig, Haig enrolled in the Pasadena Playhouse. This was the same institution that trained other famous actors such as Dustin Hoffman and Robert Preston.
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Career
Haig started his career as a singer. It was easy for him to make money from his music. He secured a recording contract while he was still a teenager. He released the song, Full House, in 1958. The song was a collaborative piece with the group, T-Birds.
Acting career
Haig got his first official acting role in 1960 when he starred in The Host, which was a short film that was directed by Jack Hill. He relocated to Hollywood after graduating from Pasadena Playhouse. The role marked the beginning of a productive career in the film industry.
Sid Haig movies
The movies that this actor starred in since 1960 are:
- The Host (1960): He starred in this short student movie as a fugitive. Jack Hill directed The Host.
- The Firebrand (1962): He acted as Diego in this film. Maury Dexter directed it.
- Beach Ball (1965): Lennie Weinrib directed this film. Haig featured as the drummer for Righteous Brothers.
- Blood Bath (1966): He portrayed the character of Abdul the Arab.
- It's a Bikini World (1967): He starred as Daddy. Stephanie Rothman directed this film.
- Point Blank (1967): He appeared as the first penthouse lobby guard in this John Boorman movie.
- Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told (1967): He portrayed the character of Ralph.
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- The Hell with Heroes (1968): He acted as Crespin.
- Pit Stop (1969): He acted as Hawk Sidney.
- Che! (1969): He portrayed the character of Antonio.
- C.C. and Company (1970): He featured in this movie as Crow.
- THX 1138 (1971): He was NCH in this film whose director was George Lucas.
- The Big Doll House (1971): He portrayed the character of Harry.
- Diamonds Are Forever (1971): He acted as the Slumber Inc. attendant.
- The Big Bird Cage (1972): He featured in the film as Django.
- The Woman Hunt (1972): Haig acted as Silas.
- Black Mama, White Mama (1973): He featured in this movie as Ruben.
- The No Mercy Man (1973): He was Pill Box in this movie.
- Emperor of the North Pole (1973): He portrayed the character of Grease Tail.
- Coffy (1973): He featured as Omar in this movie.
- Beyond Atlantis (1973): He starred in this movie as East Eddie.
- The Don Is Dead (1973): He acted as the Arab.
- Busting (1974): He featured as Rizzo's bouncer.
- Foxy Brown (1974): He acted as Hays.
- Savage Sisters (1974): He portrayed the character of Malavael.
- Swashbuckler (1976): The actor played the role of the bald pirate.
- Loose Shoes (1978): He starred in this film as the lone stranger.
- Underground Aces (1981): He portrayed the character of Faoud.
- Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981): He acted as Vince.
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- Galaxy of Terror (1981): He featured in this movie as Quuhod.
- The Aftermath (1982): He acted as Cutter.
- Forty Days of Musa Dagh (1982): He featured in the film as the Turkish General.
- Commando Squad (1987): He acted as Iggy.
- Warlords (1988): He was the warlord in this film.
- Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II (1989): He acted as Donar.
- The Forbidden Dance (1990): He portrayed the character of Joa.
- Genuine Risk (1990): He featured in this film as Curly.
- Jackie Brown (1997): After taking a break from movies, the actor made his comeback as the judge in this movie.
- House of 1000 Corpses (2003): He acted as Captain Spaulding.
- Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004): He portrayed the role of Jay in this Quentin Tarantino movie.
- The Devil's Rejects (2005): He was Captain Spaulding/ Cutter in this movie.
- Little Big Top (2006): He portrayed the character of Seymour.
- Vampira: The Movie (2006): The actor appeared as himself in this documentary film.
- Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006): He starred in this film as Gerald Tovar, Jr.
- Dead Man's Hand (2007): He was Roy 'The Word' Donahue in this movie.
- Halloween (2007): He acted as Chester Chesterfield.
- Brotherhood of Blood (2007): He acted as Pashek in this movie.
- The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009): He was Captain Spaulding in this film.
- Dark Moon Rising (2009): He acted as Crazy Louis.
- The Black Box (2010): He was the voice actor for the role of the radio evangelist.
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- Creature (2011): He was Chopper in this movie.
- The Lords of Salem (2012): He acted as Dean Magnus.
- Hatchet III (2013): He portrayed the character of Abbott McMullen.
- Devil in My Ride (2013): He acted as Iggy.
- The Penny Dreadful Picture Show (2013): He was the shopkeeper in this movie.
- Zombex (2013): He acted as the commander.
- Bone Tomahawk (2015): He acted as Buddy.
- Death House (2017): He featured in this movie as Icicle Killer.
- To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017): He featured in this documentary film as himself.
- Suicide for Beginners (2018): He acted as Barry.
- Cynthia (2018): He featured in this film as Detective Edwards.
- High on the Hog (2019): The actor starred as Big Daddy in this 2018 production.
- 3 from Hell (2019): He featured as Captain Spaulding.
- Hanukkah (2020): In this film that is yet to be released, he will appear posthumously as Judah Lazarus.
- Abruptio (TBA): The release date for this film is yet to be announced. He portrayed the role of Sal in this film before his demise.
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Television shows
The actor had his first role on a television show in 1962. The shows that he starred in during his career included:
- The Untouchables (1962): He was Augie the Hood in the episode, The Case Against Eliot Ness.
- Batman (1966): He acted as the Royal Apothecary in two episodes.
- Gunsmoke (1966-1969): The actor featured in four episodes, each with a different character. He portrayed the characters of Buffalo Hunter, Eli Crawford, Wade Hansen and Cawkins.
- Mission: Impossible (1966- 1970): He had various roles in nine episodes.
- Star Trek (1967): Sid Haig Star Trek acted as the first lawgiver in the episode, The Return of the Archons.
- Get Smart (1967- 1970): He featured in three episodes of this show as Turk, Bruce and a guard.
- The Flying Nun (1968): He acted as Señor Quesada in the episode, The Return of Father Lundigan.
- Who Is the Black Dahlia? (1975): He acted as the tattoo artist.
- The Return of the World's Greatest Detective (1976): He was Vince Cooley in this television film.
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976- 1977): He was Texas in 55 episodes of this show.
- Charlie's Angels (1978): He portrayed the character of Reza in the episode, Diamond in the Rough.
- Evening in Byzantium (1978): He portrayed the character of Asied in this television miniseries.
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- Jason of Star Command (1978- 1979): He acted as Drags in 28 episodes of this show.
- Fantasy Island (1978- 1983): He featured in three episodes as three different characters.
- Death Car on the Freeway (1979): He acted as Maurie in this television film.
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1980- 1981): He acted as Spirot and Pratt in two episodes.
- The Fall Guy (1981- 1985): He acted in four episodes, each with a different character.
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1982): He acted as Scolum in the episode, Miz Tisdale on the Lam.
- The A-Team (1983): Sid acted as Sonny Jenko in the episode, Black Day at Bad Rock.
- Automan (1983): He was the first gang member in the pilot episode of the show.
- Amazing Stories (1985): He acted as a thug in the episode, Remote Control Man.
- MacGyver (1985- 1986): He acted as Khalil and Khan in two episodes.
- Goddess of Love (1988): He featured in this television film as Hephaestus.
- Just the Ten of Us (1989- 1990): He featured in three episodes as Bob.
- Boris and Natasha: The Movie (1992): He starred in this television film as Colonel Gorda.
- House of the Dead 2 (2005): He was Professor Curien in this television film.
- Tigtone (2018): He was the voice of Lord Festus in the episode, Tigtone and the Pilot.
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Sid Haig net worth
The actor was very active in the film and entertainment industry. His career spanned over five decades, during which he took many paid roles in various television shows and films. His estimated net worth at the time of his demise was $1.5 million.
Nominations and awards
Sid got the following nominations and awards for his impressive acting skills;
- In 2006, the actor was nominated for the Fangoria Chainsaw Best Villain award for his role in The Devil's Rejects. He won the Best Actor Fangoria Chainsaw award for his work on the same film.
- In 2007, he was nominated for the Rondo Statuette Best DVD Commentary award alongside Jack Hill during the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards.
- In 2010, he won the Eyegore Award for his lifetime achievement. He also won the "Maria" Honorary Award during the 2010 Sitges- Catalonian International Film Festival.
- In 2012, he won the award of Horror Icon of the Year during the Louisville Fright Night Film Fest.
- In 2018, he won the IFS award of Best Supporting Actor for his work in Cynthia during the Independent Filmmakers Showcase IFS Film Festival, United States of America.
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Marriage
The actor married Susan L. Oberg on the 2nd of November 2007. The marriage lasted until his demise. Susan was the person who announced the passing of her beloved husband on his Instagram account. She worked as her husband’s publicist and is also a writer and poet.
Sid Haig hospitalized
Until recently, Sid Haig health was seemingly okay. He had, however, lost weight recently. Sid Haig 2019 year became rough in early September. He had an accident while he was at his Los Angeles home. The impact of the accident was serious because he was hospitalised in the intensive care unit.
Sid Haig death
The doctors who attended to the actor did their best to treat him. However, he contracted a lung infection as he was in the process of recovering. Unfortunately, he did not recover fully. He died from the complications that the lung infection caused on the 21st of September 2019. He was 80 years old at the time of his death.
Sid Haig was an American film producer, actor and music artist who started his acting career in 1960. He featured in many television shows and movies throughout his career that lasted over five decades. Sadly, he recently died at the age of 80 years after falling at his home in Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan.
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