William Hickey
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 19, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- June 29, 1997
- Active Years
- 1948–2022 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 78 credits in database
Biography
William Hickey was an American actor born on September 19, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in the film industry, with 76 credits to his name. Hickey's notable roles include Don Corrado Prizzi in the 1985 film Prizzi's Honor, for which he received an Oscar nomination, and the voice of Dr. Finklestein in the 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas. Hickey passed away on June 29, 1997, at the age of 69. He was a male actor who worked primarily in the film industry, with a career spanning several decades.
Career overview
William Hickey was an American actor known for his work in film and television. He appeared in numerous projects throughout his career, with a total of 76 known credits. Hickey's acting career spanned a significant period, with his birthdate listed as September 19, 1927.
Hickey's notable roles include his portrayal of Don Corrado Prizzi in the 1985 film Prizzi's Honor, for which he received an Oscar nomination. He also provided the voice of Dr. Finklestein in the 1993 stop-motion animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by Tim Burton. These roles demonstrate Hickey's versatility as an actor and his ability to take on a range of characters.
Hickey's acting career was marked by his appearances in a variety of films and projects. While specific details about his work are not provided, his involvement in 76 known credits suggests a prolific and accomplished career.
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Full Filmography
78 titles- An Oral History of: The Name of the Rose (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Carnage Collection - Puppet Master: Trunk Full of Terror (2022) as Andre Toulon (archive footage)
- Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018) as Andre Toulon (archive footage)
- Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018) as Andre Toulon (archive footage)
- Charles Band's Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010) as Andre Toulon (Archive Footage)
- Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003) as Elderly Andre Toulon (Archive Footage)
- Knocking on Death's Door (1999) as Town Sheriff
- The Diary of the Hurdy-Gurdy Man (1999)
- MouseHunt (1997) as Rudolf Smuntz
- Better Than Ever (1997) as Walter
- The Maddening (1996) as Daddy
- Love Is All There Is (1996) as Monsignor
- Twisted (1996) as Andre - A Proprietor
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Harlan Hawkes
- Major Payne (1995) as Dr. Phillips
- Forget Paris (1995) as Arthur
- The Jerky Boys (1995) as Don 'Uncle Freddy' Frederico
- Hey Stranger (1994) as Major-domo
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) as Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
- The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993) as Grandfather Wrigley
- The Runestone (1991) as Lars Hagstrom
- Baby Talk (1991) as Cecil Fogarty
- Wings (1990) as Carlton Blanchard
- Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) as Drogan (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
- My Blue Heaven (1990) as Billy Sparrow / Johnny Bird
- Mob Boss (1990) as Don Anthony
- Any Man's Death (1990) as Erich Schiller / Ernst Bauricke
- Sons (1990) as Roger
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Carlton Webster (segment "The Switch")
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) as Uncle Lewis
- Puppetmaster (1989) as Andre Toulon
- Sea of Love (1989) as Frank Keller Sr.
- Pink Cadillac (1989) as Mr. Barton
- Hairway to the Stars (1989) as Husband Robert
- It Had to Be You (1989) as Schornberg
- Bright Lights, Big City (1988) as Ferret Man
- Da (1988) as Drumm
- Starlight: a Musical Movie (1988) as Billy Davis
- The Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
- A Hobo's Christmas (1987) as Cincinnati Harold
- L.A. Law (1986) as Tommy Mullaney Sr.
- The Name of the Rose (1986) as Ubertino da Casale
- Stranded (1986) as Mr. Pierson
- One Crazy Summer (1986) as Old Man Beckersted
- Seize the Day (1986) as Peris
- The Equalizer (1985) as Tom Clark
- Moonlighting (1985) as Mr. Kendall
- Prizzi's Honor (1985) as Don Corrado Prizzi
- Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) as Coney Island Barker
- Izzy & Moe (1985) as Desk Clerk
- Miami Vice (1984) as Hans Kozak
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Dr. Nis
- A Stranger Is Watching (1982) as Maxi
- Wise Blood (1979) as Preacher
- Nunzio (1978) as Alcoholic
- The Andros Targets (1977) as Riley Connor
- The Sentinel (1977) as Perry
- Mikey and Nicky (1976) as Sid Fine
- 92 in the Shade (1975) as Mr. Skelton
- Between Time and Timbuktu (1972) as Stony Stevenson
- A New Leaf (1971) as Smith (uncredited)
- The Telephone Book (1971) as Man in Bed
- Happy Birthday, Wanda June (1971) as Looseleaf Harper
- Little Big Man (1970) as Historian
- The Producers (1968) as The Drunk
- The Boston Strangler (1968) as Eugene T. O'Rourke
- Androcles and the Lion (1967)
- The Defenders (1961) as Hary Lewis
- Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed (1961) as Carter
- Startime (1959) as The Painter
- Startime (1959) as Bill – A Bowler
- "Waiting for Godot" Intercut with “Krazy Kat” (1958) as Ignatz
- Decoy (1957) as Billy
- Operation Mad Ball (1957) as Sampson (uncredited)
- A Hatful of Rain (1957) as Apples
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as The Steward
- Studio One (1948) as Jonesy
- Studio One (1948) as Paul Richards
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Hickey best known for?
William Hickey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Charles Band's Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010), Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003), MouseHunt (1997), Love Is All There Is (1996).
When and where was William Hickey born?
William Hickey was born on September 19, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on June 29, 1997.
How many credits does William Hickey have?
William Hickey has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2022.
What is William Hickey's background in cinema and television?
William Hickey was an American actor born on September 19, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in the film industry, with 76 credits to his name. Hickey's notable roles include Don Corrado Prizzi in the 1985 film Prizzi's Honor, for which he received an Oscar nomination, and the vo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as The Steward — aged about 23
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Carlton Webster (segment "The Switch") — aged about 61
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) as Dr. Finkelstein (voice) — aged about 65
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Harlan Hawkes — aged about 67
- The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993) as Grandfather Wrigley — aged about 65
- The Name of the Rose (1986) as Ubertino da Casale — aged about 58
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