James Hayden

About

Actor of stage and film who played Patsy Goldberg in the 1984 film, Once Upon a Time in America. He died of a heroin overdose during the production of the play American Buffalo, in which he played a heroin addict.

Before Fame

He worked as a U.S. Army medic in the Vietnam War before attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Trivia

Mickey Rourke dedicated his performance in 1984's The Pope of Greenwich Village to his memory.

Family Life

He was married to Barbara Daniels from 1982 to 1983.

Associated With

Al Pacino played his close friend in American Buffalo.