American actor and director
Born: July 14, 1961
Jackie Earle Haley is an acclaimed American actor born on July 14, 1961, in Northridge, California. He began his career as a child actor, gaining recognition in the 1970s for his roles in “The Bad News Bears” (1976) and its sequels, where he played the rebellious Kelly Leak. His early success extended to television with notable appearances on shows like “The Partridge Family” and “Shazam!”
After a period away from the spotlight, Haley made a remarkable comeback in the mid-2000s. His portrayal of a convicted sex offender in “Little Children” (2006) earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. This role revitalized his career, leading to significant parts in films such as “Watchmen” (2009), where he played the iconic character Rorschach, and the reboot of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010) as the notorious Freddy Krueger.
In addition to his film work, Haley has appeared in television series like “Human Target” and “Preacher,” showcasing his versatility as an actor. His distinctive performances and ability to portray complex, often dark characters have solidified his status as a respected figure in Hollywood. Off-screen, Haley is known for his dedication to his craft and his contributions to the film industry.
Jackie Earle Haleyās 5 most popular quotes
- You can’t please everybody. All you can do is really just try to work from the heart and do the best job that you can and hope for the best.
- When you act, it’s better not to fake the emotion. It’s better to find the emotion within yourself and your experiences, and see if you can bring that back to the surface, so that you can then literally hand it off to the character, and then let him run with it.
- You know, at this point, my focus still is acting, but I think at some point in time, I definitely want to do some directing, I’m just not sure when. But it’s not on my plate big-time right now, just because I’m busy, and I’m having such a great time.
- One man’s magic is another man’s gluey torture session.
- My dad and me were incredibly close. He was an actor, and so him and I shared this whole movie-world thing closer than anyone else in the family.
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