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William Henry Rorke (October 23, 1910 – August 19, 1987), known professionally as Hayden Rorke, was an American actor best known for playing Colonel Alfred E. Bellows on the 1960s American sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.
Hayden Rorke (1910-1987) was an American actor who appeared in films, TV shows and Broadway plays. He was best known for his role as Dr. Alfred E. Bellows on I Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970), a comedy series about a genie and her master.
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Learn about Hayden Rorke, a versatile actor who starred in Broadway, film, and TV, and who served in World War II with his partner Justus Addiss. Discover his early life, career, and legacy through photos and stories.
Aug 20, 1987 · Veteran stage, screen and television actor Hayden Rorke, who played Dr. Bellows on 140 episodes of the popular TV series, “I Dream of Jeannie,” died Wednesday of cancer at his home in Toluca...
Hayden Rorke was an actor who starred in I Dream of Jeannie (1965) and other TV shows and films. He was gay and had a longtime partner, Justus Addiss, whom he met on a movie set in 1953.
May 1, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Hayden Rorke, the actor who played Dr. Bellows on I Dream of Jeannie and was openly gay in Hollywood. The book The Doctor Is Out! by Brett White explores his World War II service, his 40-year partnership with Justus Addiss, and his relationships with celebrities and families.