Ted Hartley

Biography

Theodore Ringwalt Hartley (November 6, 1924 – October 10, 2025) was an American U.S. Navy fighter pilot, investment banker, actor, film and stage producer and CEO of RKO Pictures. He was married to heiress, actress and philanthropist Dina Merrill until her death in 2017. His last acting credit was in 2012 and his last producing credit was in 2015.

Known For

Race to Witch Mountain

as Four-Star General V. Lewton

High Plains Drifter

as Lewis Belding

The Player

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Mighty Joe Young

as Society Man

Barefoot in the Park

as Frank

Shade

as 'Teddy' The Surgeon

A Late Quartet

as Winning Bidder

Caddyshack II

as Club Member

Ice Station Zebra

as Lt. Jonathan Hansen

The Streets of San Francisco