Willow Hale is a multifaceted American entertainer, equally accomplished in acting and direction. Following her academic pursuits at The University of Texas at Austin, she was invited to participate in the esteemed Summer program at PCPA in Santa Maria, California, where she had the privilege of collaborating with the then-unknown Robin Williams.
Subsequently, Hale relocated to New York City, where she resided from 1976 to 1989, immersing herself in the city's vibrant theatrical scene. During this period, she had the opportunity to hone her craft under the guidance of renowned instructors Uta Hagen and Herbert Berghof at the H.B. Studios. She also shared the stage with an impressive array of talent, including Bill Hickey, Barbara Coggin, Wesley Addy, and Celeste Holm, among others.
Hale's time in New York was marked by numerous significant performances, including her work in several Horton Foote plays, where she crossed paths with Robert Armin, who would later produce her music. In January 1979, Armin recorded Hale's music, which would eventually become her debut CD, A Simple String of Wonder, a quarter-century later.
Throughout her New York tenure, Hale demonstrated her versatility, opening for the legendary musician Dave Van Ronk at The Other End in November 1980 and making her Broadway debut at the Helen Hayes Theatre in Strider, also in 1980. Her film credits include Ghostbusters, which she completed immediately following her participation in the 1983 NYC Marathon.
In 1979, Hale earned her SAG card, and after relocating to Los Angeles, she continued to expand her repertoire, acting in the popular television series 30 something and studying with the esteemed Milton Katselas. After a prolonged hiatus from the entertainment industry, Hale resumed her career in 2009, going on to work consistently in projects such as Two-Bit Waltz, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, and numerous other productions. Furthermore, she has also ventured into direction, having helmed two short films.
