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William Hickey

Acting Born Sep 19, 1927 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 24 credits

Biography

William Edward Hickey (September 19, 1927 – June 29, 1997) was an American actor. He was best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Don Corrado Prizzi in the John Huston 1985 film Prizzi's Honor, as well as the voice of Dr. Finklestein in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).

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Known for

Wings

as Carlton Blanchard

Miami Vice

as Hans Kozak
Film

The Nightmare Before Christmas

as Dr. Finkelstein (voice)

Full filmography

  • Wings (1990) as Carlton Blanchard
  • Miami Vice (1984) as Hans Kozak
  • L.A. Law (1986) as Tommy Mullaney Sr.
  • The Equalizer (1985) as Tom Clark
  • Moonlighting (1985) as Mr. Kendall
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Carlton Webster (segment "The Switch")
  • Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Dr. Nis
  • The Outer Limits (1995) as Harlan Hawkes
  • Studio One (1948) as Jonesy
  • Studio One (1948) as Paul Richards
  • The Defenders (1961) as Hary Lewis
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) as Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
  • Startime (1959) as The Painter
  • Startime (1959) as Bill – A Bowler
  • The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993) as Grandfather Wrigley
  • The Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
  • Major Payne (1995) as Dr. Phillips
  • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) as Uncle Lewis
  • Decoy (1957) as Billy
  • MouseHunt (1997) as Rudolf Smuntz
  • The Name of the Rose (1986) as Ubertino da Casale
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as The Steward
  • Sea of Love (1989) as Frank Keller Sr.
  • The Producers (1968) as The Drunk