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Hal March Biography

Birth Name:Harold Mendelson

Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Got his start after forming a comedy team with Bob Sweeney and performing on their radio show, "Sweeney & March," in the 1950s
  • Made his screen acting debut in the film "Champion" in 1949
  • Best known as an actor and comedian who was the host of the game show "The $64,000 Question․"
  • After "The $64,000 Question" was cancelled, he guest starred in several sitcoms, including "Gidget," "The Lucy Show," and "Hey, Landlord․"
  • Also appeared in a number of films, including "Hear Me Good" and "Send Me No Flowers․"
  • Also worked as a director for television during the 1960s on the series "Camp Runamuck" and "F Troop․"
  • Sang a version of "The $64,000 Question" theme song in 1956 titled "Love is the Sixty-Four Thousand Dollar Question․"