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Profile of William Hickey
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William Hickey |
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19th September 1928 |
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Brooklyn, New York, USA |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
William Hickey (September 19, 1928 – June 29, 1997) was an American actor. Notable for his unique, gravely voice and somewhat offbeat appearance, Hickey, in his later years, was often cast in "cantankerous-but-clever old man" roles. His characters, who sometimes exuded a underlying air of the macabre, usually had the last laugh over their more sprightly co-stars.
Hickey enjoyed a long and successful career in film, television, and theater. In addition to his work as an actor, he was a respected teacher of the craft.
Notable roles
Film
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): voice of the Evil Scientist
- My Blue Heaven (1990): Billy Sparrow
- Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990): Drogan (in the "Cat From Hell" segment)
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989): Uncle Lewis
- Puppet Master (1989): Andre Toulon
- Bright Lights, Big City (1988): Ferret Man
- One Crazy Summer (1986): Old Man Beckersted
- Prizzi's Honor (1985): Don Corrado Prizzi (Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor)
- A Hatful of Rain (1957): Apples (film debut)
Television
- Appearances on The Outer Limits (1990s version), Wings, L.A. Law, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Tales from the Crypt, Miami Vice, The Tracey Ullman Show, Tales from the Darkside, and Hallmark Hall of Fame.
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