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Hank Rolike

Known For
Acting
Born
June 20, 1927 in Ohio, USA
Died
October 14, 2002
Active Years
1973–1989 (17 Years)
Total Credits
31 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 20, 1927 Died Oct 14, 2002 Ohio, USA 31 credits
31
Total Credits
1973–1989
17 Years Career Span
23
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Hank Rolike (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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[1] TMDB: Born June 20, 1927, died Oct 14, 2002 (75 years old), born Ohio, USA. Known for acting.
[2] IMDb: Actor: Rocky. Born June 20, 1927, in Ohio, USA. Known for Rocky (1976), Quantum Leap (1989), and Rocky II (1979). Married to Rose Watkins. Died Oct 14, 2002, in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
[3] TMDB: Known as Actor. Work includes Rocky, Rocky II, A Small Town in Texas, The Swinging Cheerleaders, Act of Vengeance, My Demon Lover, Knight Rider, and Quantum Leap.
[4] Grokipedia: American character actor. Known for supporting roles, notably as a cornerman in Rocky (1976) and Rocky II (1979). Born Henry Rolike on June 20, 1927, in Ohio.
[5] Biographies.net: Placeholder/link.
Name: Hank Rolike (born Henry Rolike).
Profession: American character actor.
Birth: June 20, 1927, in Ohio, USA.
Death: October 14, 2002, in Detroit, Michigan, USA (aged 75).
Notable Roles/Credits: Rocky (1976) as a cornerman, Rocky II (1979) as a cornerman, Quantum Leap (1989), A Small Town in Texas, The Swinging Cheerleaders, Act of Vengeance, My Demon Lover, and Knight Rider.
Personal: Married to Rose Watkins.

Hank Rolike, born Henry Rolike, was an American character actor known for his supporting roles

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Hank Rolike (born Henry Rolike).
Profession: Actor, American character actor.
Birth: June 20, 1927, in Ohio, USA.
Death: October 14, 2002 (age 75) in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Known for: Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Quantum Leap (1989).
Specific roles: Cornerman in Rocky (1976) and Rocky II (1979).
Other credits: A Small Town in Texas, The Swinging Cheerleaders, Act of Vengeance, My Demon Lover, Knight Rider, Quantum Leap, Rocky.
Character types: Working-class figures such as drivers, porters, and sergeants.
Personal: Married to Rose Watkins.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early Life/Identity.
Hank Rolike, born Henry Rolike on June 20, 1927, in Ohio, USA, was an American character actor. He was known for his work in both film and television, often portraying working-class figures such as drivers, porters, and sergeants. Rolike's career included a variety of roles across several decades. He died on October 14, 2002, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, at the age of 75.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works and Credits.
He is most notably recognized for his supporting roles in the Rocky film series, specifically appearing as a cornerman in Rocky (1976) and Rocky II (1979). His television credits include appearances in Quantum Leap (1989) and Knight Rider. Other film and television works associated with his career include A Small Town in Texas, The Swinging Cheerleaders, Act of Vengeance, and My Demon Lover.
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"Hank Rolike, born Henry Rolike on June 20, 1927, in Ohio, USA, was an American character actor. He was known for his work in both film and television, often portraying working-class figures such as drivers, porters, and sergeants. Rolike's career included a variety of roles across several decades. He died on October 14, 2002, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, at the age of 75.

He is most notably recognized for his supporting roles in the Rocky film series, specifically appearing as a cornerman in Rocky (1976) and Rocky II (1979). His television credits include appearances in Quantum Leap (1989) and Knight Rider. Other film and television works associated with his career include A Small Town in Texas, The Swinging Cheerleaders, Act of Vengeance, and My Demon Lover."

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Hank Rolike, born Henry Rolike on June 20, 1927, in Ohio, USA, was an

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Career timeline

Quantum LeapDoogie Howser, M.D.The Robert Guillaume Show
The Last PrecinctThe Last Precinct
HunterMurder, She WroteMurder, She Wrote
Knight RiderAnd They're Off
Jimmy B. & Andre
Rocky IICrisis in Mid-Air
A Woman Called MosesThe Great Smokey Roadblock
Roots79 Park Avenue
RockyWhat's Happening!!What's Happening!!Rich Man, Poor Man - Book IIA Small Town in Texas
Melvin Purvis G-ManMean Johnny BarrowsCornbread, Earl and MeF. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood
The Swinging CheerleadersAct of Vengeance
KojakFox Style

Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Hank Rolike best known for?

Hank Rolike is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Quantum Leap (1989), Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989), The Last Precinct (1986), Hunter (1984).

When and where was Hank Rolike born?

Hank Rolike was born on June 20, 1927 in Ohio, USA. They passed away on October 14, 2002.

How many credits does Hank Rolike have?

Hank Rolike has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 1989.

What is Hank Rolike's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Hank Rolike (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullets, no preamble, no quotes. Use only provided sources. Sources: [1] TMDB: Born June 20, 1927, died Oct 14, 2002 (75 years old), born Ohio, USA. Known for acting. [2] IMDb: Actor:...

Hank Rolike by the numbers

31credits
16films
15TV series
1973–1989active years

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