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William Hickey (I) (1927–1997)

Actor

Son of Edward & Nora Hickey. Best known as the ancient Mafia don in Prizzi's Honor, Hickey had a long, distinguished career in film, television, and the stage. Began career as a child actor on the variety stage. Made Broadway debut as walk-on in George Bernard Shaw's "Saint Joan" (1951 production, starring Uta Hagen)... See full bio »

Born:

in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 69) in New York City, New York, USA
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1999 Knocking on Death's Door
Town Sheriff (as Bill Hickey)
 
1999 The Diary of the Hurdy-Gurdy Man
 
1997 Mousehunt
Rudolph Smuntz
 
1997 Better Than Ever
Walter
 
1996 Twisted
Andre, a proprietor
 
1996 The Maddening
Daddy
 
1996 Love Is All There Is
Monsignor
 
1995 Sandman (short)
Sandman
 
1995 The Wright Verdicts (TV series)
Bishop Nelson Downey
– The Eyes of God (1995) … Bishop Nelson Downey
 
1995 Forget Paris
Arthur
 
1995 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Harlan Hawkes
– White Light Fever (1995) … Harlan Hawkes
 
1995 Major Payne
Dr. Phillips
 
1995 The Jerky Boys
Don 'Uncle Freddy' Frederico
 
1992-1994 Wings (TV series)
Carlton Blanchard
– Say Uncle, Carlton (1994) … Carlton Blanchard
– The Houseguest (1993) … Carlton Blanchard
– Das Plane (1992) … Carlton Blanchard
 
1994 The Adventures of Pete & Pete (TV series)
Grandfather Wrigley
– When Petes Collide (1994) … Grandfather Wrigley
 
1994 Hey Stranger
Major-domo
 
1993 The Nightmare Before Christmas
Dr. Finklestein (voice)
 
1993 Tribeca (TV series)
– The Loft (1993)
 
1993 L.A. Law (TV series)
Thomas Mullaney, Sr.
– Hello and Goodbye (1993) … Thomas Mullaney, Sr.
– Parent Trap (1993) … Thomas Mullaney, Sr.
 
1991 The Runestone
Lars Hagstrom
 
1991 Baby Talk (TV series)
Cecil Fogarty
– Out of Africa (1991) … Cecil Fogarty
– Once in Love with Cecil (1991) … Cecil Fogarty
– Tooth and Nail (1991) … Cecil Fogarty
– The Big One (1991) … Cecil Fogarty
– The Fever (1991) … Cecil Fogarty
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1990 Sons
Roger
 
1990 Mob Boss (video)
Don Anthony
 
1990/I My Blue Heaven
Billy Sparrow
 
1990 Any Man's Death
Erich Schiller/Ernst Bauricke
 
1990 Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Drogan (segment "Cat From Hell")
 
1990 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Carlton Webster
– The Switch (1990) … Carlton Webster
 
1990 Hairway to the Stars (short)
Husband
 
1989 Christmas Vacation
Lewis
 
1989 It Had to Be You
Schornberg
 
1989 Puppetmaster (video)
Andre Toulon
 
1989 Sea of Love
Frank Keller Sr.
 
1989 Pink Cadillac
Mr. Barton
 
1989 Miami Vice (TV series)
Hans Kozak
– Victims of Circumstance (1989) … Hans Kozak
 
1988 Da
Drumm
 
1988 Bright Lights, Big City
Ferret Man
 
1988 Crime Story (TV series)
Judge Neville Harmon
– Brothel Wars (1988) … Judge Neville Harmon
 
1988 The Tracey Ullman Show (TV series)
Claude
– Episode #2.14 (1988) … Claude
 
1988 Starlight: A Musical Movie
Billy Davis
 
1987 A Hobo's Christmas (TV movie)
Cincinnati Harold
 
1987 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
Gus Harley
– Homecoming (1987) … Gus Harley
 
1987 Moonlighting (TV series)
Mr. Kendall
– To Heiress Human (1987) … Mr. Kendall
 
1986 The Equalizer (TV series)
Tom Clark
– Counterfire (1986) … Tom Clark
 
1986 Tales from the Darkside (TV series)
Dr. Nis
– The Circus (1986) … Dr. Nis
 
1986 The Name of the Rose
Ubertino da Casale
 
1986 Stranded (TV movie)
Mr. Pierson
 
1986 Seize the Day
Perls
 
1986 One Crazy Summer
Old Man Beckersted
 
1985 Ryan's Hope (TV series)
Monsignor Farrell
– Episode dated 18 November 1985 (1985) … Monsignor Farrell
– Episode dated 13 November 1985 (1985) … Monsignor Farrell
– Episode dated 12 November 1985 (1985) … Monsignor Farrell
– Episode dated 6 November 1985 (1985) … Monsignor Farrell
 
1985 Walls of Glass
Papa (as Bill Hickey)
 
1985 Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
The Coney Island barker
 
1985 Izzy & Moe (TV movie)
Desk Clerk
 
1985 Prizzi's Honor
Don Corrado Prizzi
 
1984 One Life to Live (TV series)
John Rupert
 
1983 As the World Turns (TV series)
Ike Slattery
– Come Fly with Me (1983) … Ike Slattery
 
1982 A Stranger Is Watching
Maxi
 
1979 Wise Blood
Preacher
 
1978 Nunzio
 
1977 The Andros Targets (TV series)
Riley Connor
– In the Event of My Death (1977) … Riley Connor
 
1977 The Sentinel
Perry
 
1976 Mikey and Nicky
Sid Fine
 
1975 92 in the Shade
Mr. Skelton
 
1975 Great Performances (TV series)
Abbot
– The Ceremony of Innocence (1975) … Abbot
 
1972 Between Time and Timbuktu (TV movie)
Stony Stevenson
 
1971 Happy Birthday, Wanda June
Looseleaf Harper
 
1971 The Telephone Book
Man in bed
 
1971 A New Leaf
Smith (uncredited)
 
1970 Little Big Man
Historian
 
1969 N.Y.P.D. (TV series)
– The Attacker (1969)
 
1968 The Boston Strangler
Eugene T. O'Rourke
 
1968 The Producers
The Drunk (as Bill Hickey)
 
1967 Saint Joan (TV movie)
The Steward
 
1967 Androcles and the Lion (TV movie)
 
1966 Hawk (TV series)
Chi Chi
– The Shivering Pigeon (1966) … Chi Chi
 
1964 Mr. Broadway (TV series)
Otis
– The He-She Chemistry (1964) … Otis
 
1964 The Reporter (TV series)
Roy
– Rope's End (1964) … Roy
 
1964 Invitation to a Gunfighter
Jo-Jo
 
1963 The Doctors and the Nurses (TV series)
Jason Conners
– Circle of Choice (1963) … Jason Conners
 
1962 The Defenders (TV series)
Hary Lewis
– Blood County (1962) … Hary Lewis
 
1962 The DuPont Show of the Week (TV series)
Clerk
– The Action in New Orleans (1962) … Clerk
 
1961 Something Wild
Bit Part (uncredited)
 
1961 Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed (TV movie)
Carter
 
1960 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV series)
Joe The Glom
– Raid in Beatnik Village (1960) … Joe The Glom
 
1960 Art Carney Special (TV series)
– Three in One (1960)
 
1960 Startime (TV series)
Bowling Man
– The Man (1960) … Bowling Man
 
1959 The DuPont Show of the Month (TV series)
Toby Crackit
– Oliver Twist (1959) … Toby Crackit
 
1959 Lamp Unto My Feet (TV series)
Henry
– More Than Enough (1959) … Henry
 
1957 The Phil Silvers Show (TV series)
Roger K. Bellman, Jr.
– Bilko F.O.B. Detroit (1957) … Roger K. Bellman, Jr.
 
1957 Operation Mad Ball
Sampson (uncredited)
 
1957 A Hatful of Rain
Apples
 
1956-1957 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Jonesy / Paul Richards
– Love Me to Pieces (1957) … Paul Richards
– The Luck of Luke McTigger (1956) … Jonesy
 
1957 Decoy (TV series)
Billy
– Saturday Lost (1957) … Billy (as Bill Hickey)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1997 Mousehunt (dedicatee)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
1995 1995 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1986 The 58th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (5 titles)
2010 Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (video)
Andre Toulon (uncredited)
 
2004 Le nom de la rose (video documentary)
Ubertino da Casale (uncredited)
 
2003 Puppet Master: The Legacy (video)
Andre Toulon (trailer only)
 
1999 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
1998 The 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself (Memorial Tribute)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1959) Stage: Appeared in "Moonbirds" on Broadway. See more »

Alternate Names:

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Trivia:

He studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City. See more »

Trademark:

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Star Sign:

Virgo