Rickie Sorensen
Biography
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile of Rickie Sorensen (Acting).
Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from the provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Rickie Sorensen (Male). Known for acting. 21 known credits. Birthday: August 26, 1946. Day of Death: August 24, 1994 (47 years old). Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA. Also Known As: Rick So.
[2] ČSFD.cz: General info about the creator (filmography, biography, etc.). No specific facts provided in the snippet.
Name: Rickie Sorensen
Also Known As: Rick So
Gender: Male
Profession: Actor (Known for acting)
Known Credits: 21
Birth Date: August 26, 1946
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Death Date: August 24, 1994
Age at Death: 47 years old
Rickie Sorensen, also known as Rick So, was an actor with 21 known credits. He was born on August 26, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Sorensen passed away on August 24, 1994, at the age of 47.
Current word count: ~40 words. I need to reach 90-130 words.
Wait, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." If I run out of facts, I cannot invent them to meet the word count. I must be careful. Let's re-examine the sources.
Source 1:
Name: Rickie Sorensen
Also Known As: Rick So
Gender: Male
Known For: Acting
Known Credits: 21
Birthday: August 26, 19
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Rickie Sorensen (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]:
Name: Rickie Sorensen (also known as Rick So).
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 26, 1946.
Death Date: August 24, 1994 (age 47).
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 21.
Source [2]:
Mentions filmography, biography, etc., but provides no specific details.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
Rickie Sorensen, also known as Rick So, was an actor born in Los Angeles, California, USA, on August 26, 1946. He is recognized for his work in acting, with a total of 21 known credits.
Sorensen passed away on August 24, 1994, at the age of 47. His professional history includes various roles within the film and television industry, though specific titles are not listed in the available records.
Problem Check: The sources are extremely sparse. I need to reach 180-260 words using only the provided facts.
Constraint Check: "Use ONLY facts present above." "If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess."
Challenge: The provided sources contain very little information. If I strictly follow the rule "If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess," I cannot reach 180 words without repeating myself or being extremely verbose about the few facts I have.
Fact List:
1. Name: Rickie Sorensen.
2. Alias: Rick So.
3. Gender: Male.
4. Birth Date: August 26, 1946.
5. Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA.
6. Known For: Acting.
7. Known Credits: 21.
8. Death Date: August 24, 1994.
9. Age at Death: 47.
Drafting for length (while remaining neutral and encyclopedic):
Rickie Sorensen, who was also known by the name Rick So, was a male actor born in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was born on August 26, 1946. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work in acting and is credited with 21 known credits.
Sorensen's life ended on August 24, 1994. At the time of his death, he was 47 years old. His professional profile includes a filmography and various credits within the industry, as noted in biographical and filmographic records.
Word Count Check:
Draft is ~90 words. The prompt asks for 180-260 words.
Crucial realization: If the source material is insufficient to meet the word count without violating the "no inventing" rule, I must prioritize the "only verifiable facts" rule. However, as an AI, I should try to expand the prose stylistically to meet the requirement if possible, but I cannot invent facts.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind (1995) as (voice) (archive footage)
- Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea (1990) as Wart (archive footage) (voice)
- The Cat from Outer Space (1978) as Technician
- Airport '77 (1977) as Controller #2
- Disney's Greatest Villains (1977) as Wart (voice) (archive footage)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Police Officer
- The F.B.I. (1965) as College Boy
- Johnny Shiloh (1965) as Rusty
- The Sword in the Stone (1963) as Wart (voice)
- Hazel (1961) as Sid
- Father of the Bride (1961) as Thomas "Tommy" Banks
- Summer and Smoke (1961) as Boy (uncredited)
- The Deputy (1959) as Kit (uncredited)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Bobby Cole
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Boy Soliciting Petition Signatures
- Tarzan's Fight for Life (1958) as Tartu, Tarzan's Adopted Son
- Tarzan and the Trappers (1958) as Boy
- A Lust to Kill (1958) as Jeff (as Rickey Sorenson)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Arthur Lindner
- Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) as Creighton Chaney (at 8)
- The Hard Man (1957) as Larry Thompson (uncredited)
- Man Afraid (1957) as Danny (uncredited)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Rusty
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rickie Sorensen best known for?
Rickie Sorensen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Cat from Outer Space (1978), Airport '77 (1977), The F.B.I. (1965), The F.B.I. (1965).
When and where was Rickie Sorensen born?
Rickie Sorensen was born on August 26, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on August 24, 1994.
How many credits does Rickie Sorensen have?
Rickie Sorensen has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 1995.
What is Rickie Sorensen's background in cinema and television?
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile of Rickie Sorensen (Acting). Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from the provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources: [1] TMDB: Rickie Sorensen (Male). Known ...
Rickie Sorensen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Rusty — aged about 7
- Perry Mason (1957) as Arthur Lindner — aged about 10
- The Sword in the Stone (1963) as Wart (voice) — aged about 16
- Hazel (1961) as Sid — aged about 14
- Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) as Creighton Chaney (at 8) — aged about 10
- Summer and Smoke (1961) as Boy (uncredited) — aged about 14
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