Vinton Hayworth was an American actor who began in weasely and milquetoast roles and aged into dignified character parts. Born in Washington, D.C., he began acting in his late teens. He was a pioneering radio announcer in the early 1920s, first in Washington, later in New York City, and then in Chicago. Subsequently, he appeared on numerous radio programs in various roles. He entered movies in 1933, under the stage name Jack Arnold and made appearances in small roles, usually played comically good-natured, sneaky characters. His appearances as Jack Arnold ended in the early 1940s and he did a two-year stint on Broadway, from 1942-44 before returning to California. He made appearances in film from the late 1950s onward, usually in crafty but dignified roles.