Biography for
William Hickey (I) More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

19 September 1927, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Date of Death

29 June 1997, New York City, New York, USA (emphysema and bronchitis)

Mini Biography

Son of Edward & Nora Hickey. Best known as the ancient Mafia don in Prizzi's Honor (1985), 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). Performed often during the golden age of television, including appearances on Studio One and Philco Playhouse. His most important contribution to the arts, however, remains his teaching career at the HB Studio in Greenwich Village, founded by Hagen and Herbert Berghof. George Segal, Sandy Dennis, and Barbra Streisand all studied under him.

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Trivia

Began his acting career on the radio at age 10.

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