Ted Hartley

Ted Hartley

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

High Plains Drifter

as Lewis Belding

Race to Witch Mountain

as Four-Star General V. Lewton

Cast Credits

A Late Quartet

as Winning Bidder

Race to Witch Mountain

as Four-Star General V. Lewton

Laura Smiles

as Therapist

Shade

as 'Teddy' The Surgeon

Mighty Joe Young

as Society Man

Milk & Money

as Lingerie Salesman

The Player

as Party Guest (uncredited)

False Identity

as Inn Keeper

Caddyshack II

as Club Member

Scruples

as Herman Lingwood

The Wild Wild West Revisited

as Tsar Nicholas of Russia

Matilda

as Payne Smith

Fire on Kelly Mountain

as Jumper Captain

High Plains Drifter

as Lewis Belding

The Man

as Press Secretary

Banyon

as Sonny Arnheim

Ice Station Zebra

as Lt. Jonathan Hansen

Walk Don't Run

as Yuri Andreyovitch

Crew Credits

A Late Quartet

Executive Producer

Shade

Producer

The Gin Game

Executive Producer

Ritual

Producer

Milk & Money

Producer

False Identity

Executive Producer