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
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
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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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
31 titles- Quantum Leap (1989) as Porter
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Joe E. Dunn
- The Robert Guillaume Show (1989) as Henry Sawyer
- The Last Precinct (1986) as Sundance
- The Last Precinct (1986) as Sundance
- Hunter (1984) as John Matthews
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Taxi Driver
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Paddy
- Knight Rider (1982) as Bartender
- And They're Off (1982) as Old Sam
- Jimmy B. & Andre (1980) as Reverend Cunningham
- Rocky II (1979) as Cornerman (uncredited)
- Crisis in Mid-Air (1979) as Thompson
- A Woman Called Moses (1978) as Amos
- The Great Smokey Roadblock (1978) as Nighthawk
- Roots (1977) as John
- 79 Park Avenue (1977) as matou
- Rocky (1976) as Apollo Corner Man
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Ted Howard
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Barney Dunn
- Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976) as Proprietor
- A Small Town in Texas (1976) as Cleotus
- W.C. Fields and Me (1976) as Leon
- Melvin Purvis G-Man (1975) as Shoe Shine Man
- Mean Johnny Barrows (1975) as Charlie
- Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975) as Man
- F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood (1975) as Redcap
- The Swinging Cheerleaders (1974) as Bartender
- Act of Vengeance (1974) as Vendor
- Kojak (1973) as Bootblack
- Fox Style (1973) as Rev. Rambo
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.
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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
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976) as Proprietor — aged about 49
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Porter — aged about 62
- Rocky (1976) as Apollo Corner Man — aged about 49
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Taxi Driver — aged about 57
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Paddy — aged about 57
- Knight Rider (1982) as Bartender — aged about 55
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