Biography
John Joseph Haley Jr. (August 10, 1897 – June 6, 1979) was an American actor, comedian, dancer, radio host, singer and vaudevillian. He was best known for his portrayal of the Tin Man and his farmhand counterpart Hickory in the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Wizard of Oz. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeff Imada, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Rat Pack
2022
as Self (archive footage)
In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bish...
To Oz! The Making of a Classic
2009
as Self
A look into how L. Frank Baum's classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the...
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
2009
as Self (archive)
A two-hour in-depth exploration into the Hollywood musicals of the 1930s.
The Dark Side of the Rainbow
2000
as 'Hickory' (archive footage)
The movie The Wizard of Oz (1939) with the soundtrack replaced by Pink Floyd's album The Dark Side of the Moon (1973); several uncanny moments of sync...
The Dark Side of Oz
1995
as Hickory / Tin Man (archive footage)
Pink Floyd Meets The Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
1990
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews of cast and crew members, their families and fans of t...
New York, New York
1977
as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long up...
That's Entertainment!
1974
as (archive footage)
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
Norwood
1970
as Mr. Reese
A Vietnam veteran returns to his Texas home but feels restless and decides to become a radio singer.
No Time at All
1958
as Stanley Leeds
An airliner flying nonstop at night from Miami to New York fails to check in, then disappears from radar. We see how its disappearance affects people ...
Make Mine Laughs
1949
as (archive footage)
A kind of filmed vaudeville show, using old material from RKO films and some new.
Vacation in Reno
1946
as Jack Carroll
A hapless husband searches for buried treasure at a dude ranch; meanwhile, his wife wants a divorce and bank robbers want him dead.
People Are Funny
1946
as Pinky Wilson
A comedy based on NBC's "People Are Funny" radio (and later television) program with Art Linkletter with a fictional story of how the program came to ...
Sing Your Way Home
1945
as Steven Kimball
A war journalist escorts a spirited teen band back to NYC post-WWII, turning the journey into a musical comedy filled with memorable performances.
George White's Scandals
1945
as Jack Evans
Two couples work through their issues in this backstage Broadway musical.
Scared Stiff
1945
as Larry Elliot
A meek reporter happens upon a murder, an escaped gangster and a stolen jade chess set.
One Body Too Many
1944
as Albert Tuttle
An insurance salesman, Albert Tuttle, is hired as a body guard for a millionaire.
Take It Big
1944
as Jack North
Jack Haley plays Jack North, the nether end of a vaudeville horse act who inherits a western ranch. When he heads to the Great Outdoors to take posses...
Higher and Higher
1943
as Mike O'Brien
A valet to a bankrupt millionaire plans to rebuild his boss's fortune by passing a scullery maid off as a high-society debutante.
Breakdowns of 1942
1942
as Self
Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1942.
Beyond the Blue Horizon
1942
as Squidge Sullivan
A young girl's parents are killed on a tropical island, and the girl is raised and protected by the jungle animals. When she is found, as a grown woma...
Navy Blues
1941
as 'Powerhouse' Bolton
On a layover in Hawaii two conniving Navy seamen borrow money to lay down bets that their ship will win the upcoming gunnery practice trophy, having f...
Moon Over Miami
1941
as Jack O'Hara
After losing nearly all of an inheritance to taxes, sisters Kay and Barbara Latimer, waitresses at a drive-in restaurant in Texas, scheme to find rich...
The Wizard of Oz
1939
as "Hickory" / Tin Man
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow ...
Thanks for Everything
1938
as Henry Smith
Promoters set up a radio contest to find the average American and use him to sell food, apparel and notions. All goes well until he falls in love with...
Hold That Co-ed
1938
as Wilbur Peters
An egotistical politician believes he can win votes by turning a small college's hapless football squad into a championship team.
Alexander's Ragtime Band
1938
as Davey Lane
Classical violinist Roger Grant disappoints his family and teacher when he organizes a jazz band, but he and the band become successful. Roger falls i...
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
1938
as Orville Smithers
Rebecca's Uncle Harry leaves her with Aunt Miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. But neighbor Anthony Kent is a talent scout who secr...
Ali Baba Goes to Town
1937
as Himself
While visiting Hollywood a starstruck movie fan (Eddie Cantor) fantasizes about himself cast in an Arabian adventure. Director David Butler's comedy--...
Danger – Love at Work
1937
as Henry Throckmorton MacMorrow
A New York City lawyer finds himself falling in love with the daughter of a screwball South Carolina family.
Wake Up and Live
1937
as Edward 'Eddie" Kane
Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.
She Had to Eat
1937
as Danny Decker
An Arizona gas station owner faces comic adventures after traveling with an eccentric millionaire to New City, where he meets up with a small-time con...
Pick a Star
1937
as Joe Jenkins
A Cinderella story of a young country girl who comes to Hollywood and achieves movie stardom with the help of a publicity man.
Pigskin Parade
1936
as Slug Winters
Bessie and Winston "Slug" Winters are married coaches whose mission is to whip their college football team into shape. Just in time, they discover a h...
Mister Cinderella
1936
as Joe Jenkins
Boston blueblood Aloysius Merriweather loves to play jokes on people and he's come up with a joy-buzzer of a doozy. He'll send barber Joe Jenkins in h...
Poor Little Rich Girl
1936
as Jimmy Dolan
Cossetted and bored, Barbara Barry is finally sent off to school by her busy if doting widowed soap manufacturer father. When her nurse is injured en ...
F-Man
1936
as Johnny Dime
Johnny Dime has aspiration of becoming a "G-Man" , gums up the work of Rogan, an actual government agent is his pursuit of Public Enemy No. 1. Dimes a...
Coronado
1935
as Chuck Hornbostel
Southern California's Hotel Coronado caters to and is frequented by members of the social upper-crust. Although she lives on the wrong side of the San...
The Girl Friend
1935
as Henry A. Henry
An actor and two songwriters become rural con men.
Redheads on Parade
1935
as Peter Mathews
A film star finds herself in trouble with her co-star when she has to flirt with the backer to prevent him from withdrawing his support.
Spring Tonic
1935
as Sykes
Betty Ingals walks out on her fiancé in search of adventure. She gets more than she bargained for when she stumbles upon a gang of bootleggers.
Here Comes the Groom
1934
as Mike Scanlon
Piccolo player Mike Scanlon loses his girl due to his unexciting lifestyle, so he decides to commit a robbery to gain notoriety. But the robbery goes ...
Sitting Pretty
1933
as Pete Pendleton
Jack Oakie and Jack Haley are songwriters are enroute from New York to Hollywood to make their fame and fortune; Ginger Rogers, a lunchwagon propriete...
Salt Water Daffy
1933
as Elmer Wagonbottom
In this comedic short, two screw-ups join the Navy and make life miserable for their supervisor.
Mr. Broadway
1933
as Jack Haley
Ed Sullivan shows night spots all over New York in this movie, joking and listening to stories the patrons tell.
Wrongorilla
1933
as Elmer
Jack Haley joins the circus.
Success
1931
as Elmer
Elmer proposes to Molly, but she says he needs her fathers permission. He wants Elmer to become a ballplayer, but his eyesight keeps getting him into ...
Follow Thru
1930
as Jack Martin
Lora Moore, the club champion, loses a golf match to a woman from another golf club. Then Jerry Downs, a handsome golf pro, and his goofy friend, Jack...
The 20th Amendment
1930
The year is 1950. Food comes in the form of little pills - such as a pill for eggs and another pill for bacon. Coffee comes in the form of a spritz fr...