Sid Haig is an American actor. His roles have included acting in Jack Hill's
Sid Haig is an American actor. His roles have included acting in Jack Hill's

blaxploitation films of the 1970s as well as his role as Captain Spaulding in
blaxploitation films of the 1970s as well as his role as Captain Spaulding in

Rob Zombie's horror films House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects. He had
Rob Zombie's horror films House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects. He had

a leading role in the television series Jason of Star Command, as the villain
a leading role in the television series Jason of Star Command, as the villain

Dragos. He has appeared in many television programs including Batman,
Dragos. He has appeared in many television programs including Batman,

Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, Gunsmoke, The Rockford Files, Buck
Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, Gunsmoke, The Rockford Files, Buck

Rogers in the 25th Century, Get Smart, Fantasy Island, Sledge Hammer!, The
Rogers in the 25th Century, Get Smart, Fantasy Island, Sledge Hammer!, The

A-Team, The Fall Guy and MacGyver. Early life
A-Team, The Fall Guy and MacGyver. Early life

Haig was born Sidney Eddy Mosesian in Fresno, California, and was raised in an
Haig was born Sidney Eddy Mosesian in Fresno, California, and was raised in an

Armenian community. His father, Haig Mosesian, was an electrician. Haig's
Armenian community. His father, Haig Mosesian, was an electrician. Haig's

career began somewhat by accident. As a young man, his rapid growth interfered
career began somewhat by accident. As a young man, his rapid growth interfered

with his motor coordination, prompting him to take dancing lessons. At the age
with his motor coordination, prompting him to take dancing lessons. At the age

of seven years, he was a paid dancer in a children’s Christmas show, and later
of seven years, he was a paid dancer in a children’s Christmas show, and later

joined a vaudeville revival show. Haig also displayed musical talent
joined a vaudeville revival show. Haig also displayed musical talent

particularly for the drums, prompting his parents to buy him a drum set, on
particularly for the drums, prompting his parents to buy him a drum set, on

which he mastered a wide range of music styles, including swing, country, jazz,
which he mastered a wide range of music styles, including swing, country, jazz,

blues and rock and roll. He found it easy to earn money with his music, and
blues and rock and roll. He found it easy to earn money with his music, and

signed a recording contract one year out of high school. Haig went on to record
signed a recording contract one year out of high school. Haig went on to record

the single "Full House" with the T-Birds in 1958 which shot to #4 on the charts.
the single "Full House" with the T-Birds in 1958 which shot to #4 on the charts.

The Pasadena Playhouse When Haig was in high school, the head
The Pasadena Playhouse When Haig was in high school, the head

of the drama department was Alice Merrill, who encouraged him to pursue an
of the drama department was Alice Merrill, who encouraged him to pursue an

acting career. Merrill was a famous Broadway actress who maintained her
acting career. Merrill was a famous Broadway actress who maintained her

contacts in the business. During his senior year, a play was produced in
contacts in the business. During his senior year, a play was produced in

which Merrill double cast the show, to have one of her Hollywood friends assess
which Merrill double cast the show, to have one of her Hollywood friends assess

the actors in order to select the final cast. The Hollywood contact who saw Haig
the actors in order to select the final cast. The Hollywood contact who saw Haig

perform was Dennis Morgan, a big musical comedy star from the 1940s, who chose
perform was Dennis Morgan, a big musical comedy star from the 1940s, who chose

Haig for a prominent role in the play. Two weeks later, he returned to see the
Haig for a prominent role in the play. Two weeks later, he returned to see the

show and advised Haig to continue his education in the San Fernando Valley and
show and advised Haig to continue his education in the San Fernando Valley and

consider acting as a career. Two years later, Haig enrolled in the Pasadena
consider acting as a career. Two years later, Haig enrolled in the Pasadena

Playhouse, the school that trained such noted actors as Robert Preston, Gene
Playhouse, the school that trained such noted actors as Robert Preston, Gene

Hackman and Dustin Hoffman. He later moved to Hollywood with longtime friend
Hackman and Dustin Hoffman. He later moved to Hollywood with longtime friend

and Pasadena Playhouse roommate Stuart Margolin.
and Pasadena Playhouse roommate Stuart Margolin.

Acting career Haig's first acting job was in Jack
Acting career Haig's first acting job was in Jack

Hill's student film at UCLA titled The Host, which launched Haig's
Hill's student film at UCLA titled The Host, which launched Haig's

more-than-four decade acting career in over fifty films and 350 television
more-than-four decade acting career in over fifty films and 350 television

episodes. He became a staple in Hill's films, such as Spider Baby, Coffy and
episodes. He became a staple in Hill's films, such as Spider Baby, Coffy and

Foxy Brown. Haig was also a regular player for producer-director Roger
Foxy Brown. Haig was also a regular player for producer-director Roger

Corman. He appeared in George Lucas' THX 1138 and the 1971 James Bond film
Corman. He appeared in George Lucas' THX 1138 and the 1971 James Bond film

Diamonds Are Forever. His television credits include appearances in such
Diamonds Are Forever. His television credits include appearances in such

programs as Batman, Gunsmoke, Get Smart, Mission: Impossible, Charlie's Angels,
programs as Batman, Gunsmoke, Get Smart, Mission: Impossible, Charlie's Angels,

Jason of Star Command, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, The Dukes of Hazzard,
Jason of Star Command, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, The Dukes of Hazzard,

Automan, MacGyver and The A-Team and Emergency!.
Automan, MacGyver and The A-Team and Emergency!.

Haig retired in 1992 on account of getting typecast: "I just didn’t want to
Haig retired in 1992 on account of getting typecast: "I just didn’t want to

play stupid heavies anymore. They just kept giving me the same parts but just
play stupid heavies anymore. They just kept giving me the same parts but just

putting different clothes on me. It was stupid, and I resented it, and I
putting different clothes on me. It was stupid, and I resented it, and I

wouldn’t have anything to do with it". Haig did not work in acting for five
wouldn’t have anything to do with it". Haig did not work in acting for five

years, instead training and becoming a certified Hypnotherapist. During this
years, instead training and becoming a certified Hypnotherapist. During this

time, he was offered the role of Marsellus Wallace in Pulp Fiction,
time, he was offered the role of Marsellus Wallace in Pulp Fiction,

Quentin Tarantino's second film. At the time, Haig was concerned that low budget
Quentin Tarantino's second film. At the time, Haig was concerned that low budget

television had been ruining his career and, at seeing the shooting script and
television had been ruining his career and, at seeing the shooting script and

the short number of days dedicated for each locale, he passed on the project.
the short number of days dedicated for each locale, he passed on the project.

He has said that he always regretted this decision. Then, in 1997, Tarantino
He has said that he always regretted this decision. Then, in 1997, Tarantino

wrote the part of the judge in Jackie Brown specifically for Haig.
wrote the part of the judge in Jackie Brown specifically for Haig.

In 2003, Haig starred in Rob Zombie's debut film House of 1000 Corpses, as
In 2003, Haig starred in Rob Zombie's debut film House of 1000 Corpses, as

Captain Spaulding. The role revived Haig's acting career, earning him a
Captain Spaulding. The role revived Haig's acting career, earning him a

"Best Supporting Actor" award in the thirteenth Annual Fangoria Chainsaw
"Best Supporting Actor" award in the thirteenth Annual Fangoria Chainsaw

Awards, and induction into the Horror Hall of Fame. His image as Captain
Awards, and induction into the Horror Hall of Fame. His image as Captain

Spaulding has become iconic in today's horror genre. Haig reprised his role as
Spaulding has become iconic in today's horror genre. Haig reprised his role as

Spaulding in Zombie’s sequel to House of 1000 Corpses, entitled The Devil's
Spaulding in Zombie’s sequel to House of 1000 Corpses, entitled The Devil's

Rejects. For this film, he received the award for
Rejects. For this film, he received the award for

"Best Actor" in the 15th Annual Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, as well as sharing the
"Best Actor" in the 15th Annual Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, as well as sharing the

award for "Most Vile Villain" at the First Annual Spike TV Scream Awards with
award for "Most Vile Villain" at the First Annual Spike TV Scream Awards with

Leslie Easterbrook, Sheri Moon and Bill Moseley as The Firefly Family. He was
Leslie Easterbrook, Sheri Moon and Bill Moseley as The Firefly Family. He was

also nominated as "Best Butcher" in the Fuse/Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, but lost
also nominated as "Best Butcher" in the Fuse/Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, but lost

to Tobin Bell's Jigsaw from Saw II. Recently, Haig reunited with Rob Zombie
to Tobin Bell's Jigsaw from Saw II. Recently, Haig reunited with Rob Zombie

once again, albeit briefly, in the director's Halloween remake, in the role
once again, albeit briefly, in the director's Halloween remake, in the role

of cemetery caretaker Chester Chesterfield. Sid Haig also reprised the
of cemetery caretaker Chester Chesterfield. Sid Haig also reprised the

role of Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie's animated film The Haunted World
role of Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie's animated film The Haunted World

of El Superbeasto. Haig most recently starred in the independent horror film
of El Superbeasto. Haig most recently starred in the independent horror film

Brotherhood of Blood, which was shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he also appeared
Brotherhood of Blood, which was shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he also appeared

in The Lords of Salem, Hatchet 3 and Devil in My Ride.
in The Lords of Salem, Hatchet 3 and Devil in My Ride.

Haig starred in the documentary film Vampira: The Movie, which based on Maila
Haig starred in the documentary film Vampira: The Movie, which based on Maila

Nurmi's cult character Vampira. Filmography
Nurmi's cult character Vampira. Filmography

References External links
References External links

Official website Sid Haig at the Internet Movie Database
Official website Sid Haig at the Internet Movie Database

Sid Haig at AllMovie Interview with Sid Haig at
Sid Haig at AllMovie Interview with Sid Haig at

HorrorYearbook.com Interview with Sid Haig at
HorrorYearbook.com Interview with Sid Haig at

phillyBurbs.com Sid Haig in Brotherhood of Blood at
phillyBurbs.com Sid Haig in Brotherhood of Blood at

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