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Sid Haig
Sidney Eddie Mosesian, professionally known as Sid Haig, was a prolific American actor born on July 14, 1939, in Fresno, California. His career spanned almost six decades, from 1960 to 2019, predominantly in horror films. He is most renowned for his character Captain Spaulding in the Rob Zombie films House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, and 3 from Hell. His portrayal of the psychotic clown Captain Spaulding and him personally have been hailed as icons of horror cinema. Haig's illustrious career also included a leading role in the television series Jason of Star Command and appearances in numerous TV programs, including The Untouchables, Batman, Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible, and Star Trek. Haig also appeared in many of Jack Hill's blaxploitation films in the 1970s. Haig was born to Armenian parents, his father was an electrician. He took up dancing at a young age to improve his motor coordination due to rapid growth. As a teenager, he had a successful music career before turning to acting. He was encouraged to pursue an acting career by Alice Merrill, head of the drama department at his school. He later attended the Pasadena Playhouse and moved to Hollywood. Haig's debut was in a 1960 student film titled The Host, directed by Jack Hill at UCLA. His role in Rob Zombie's debut film House of 1000 Corpses revived his acting career, earning him recognition, awards, and a place in Fangoria's Horror Hall of Fame. Haig posthumously appeared in the 2020 slasher film Hanukkah and the 2023 film Abruptio. He married Susan L. Oberg in 2007 and passed away on September 21, 2019.
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Given Name: Sidney Eddie Mosesian
Born: Fresno, California, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: July 14, 1939
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1960–2019
Spouses: Susan L. Oberg
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Movies Featuring Sid Haig
House of 1000 Corpses
3 from Hell
Foxy Brown
The Devil's Rejects
Galaxy of Terror
High on the Hog
Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told
Coffy
Black Mama White Mama
Death House
Cynthia
Abruptio
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Mimesis
Devil in My Ride
Zombex
The Penny Dreadful Picture Show
I Heart Monster Movies
I Am Santa Claus
For the Love of Halloween
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Don’t Do It
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Hanukkah
UnConventional
Horror Business
30 Days in Hell: The Making of ‘The Devil’s Rejects’
Vampira: The Movie
Halloween
Brotherhood of Blood
Little Big Top
The Hatching of Spider Baby
Dead Man’s Hand
The Forbidden Dance
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
Genuine Risk
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Underground Aces
The Aftermath
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
A Dead Calling
Commando Squad
Warlords
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
The History of Metal and Horror
Goddess of Love
Suicide for Beginners
The Host
Swashbuckler
Death Car on the Freeway
C.C. and Company
It’s a Bikini World
Blood Bath
Wonder Women
The Don Is Dead
The Big Bird Cage
Who Is the Black Dahlia?
Che!
The Hell with Heroes
Boris and Natasha
Beyond Atlantis
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
Pit Stop
The Return of the World’s Greatest Detective
Loose Shoes
Busting
Beach Ball
Career Timeline
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2020
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Self
2019
3 from Hell
Captain Spaulding
High on the Hog
Big Daddy
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Self
Hanukkah
Judah Lazarus
2007
Halloween
Chester Chesterfield
Brotherhood of Blood
Pashek
The Hatching of Spider Baby
Himself
Dead Man’s Hand
Roy 'The Word' Donahue
2006
Vampira: The Movie
Himself
Little Big Top
Seymour
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Jay (Bartender)
A Dead Calling
George
2005
The Devil's Rejects
Horror Business
Himself
30 Days in Hell: The Making of ‘The Devil’s Rejects’
Self
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