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William Hootkins

Acting Born Jul 5, 1948 Died Oct 23, 2005 Dallas, Texas, USA 119 credits
119
Total Credits
2013
49 Years Career Span
52
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

William Hootkins works in acting. Born July 5, 1948 in Dallas, Texas, USA. Died October 23, 2005. Archytele tracks 119 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's

as Detective Lauderdale

Justice League

as Commander (voice)
Film

The Bridges of Madison County

as U.S. Translator

Rutland Weekend Television

as Kiril
Film

Funny Bones

as Al
Film

The Miracle of Medjugorje

as judge Marulic

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

as Loch Ness Monster (voice)

Iron Man

as Crimson Dynamo (voice)
Film

The NeverEnding Story III

as Bark Troll / Falkor (voice)
Film

The Cement Garden

as Commander Hunt (voice)

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

as Diaghilev
Film

A River Runs Through It

as Murphy

Frequent co-stars

Shane Rimmer 4 shared titles
Harrison Ford 3 shared titles
Don Fellows 3 shared titles
Mac McDonald 3 shared titles
Forbes Collins 2 shared titles
Suzanne Danielle 2 shared titles
Peter Cushing 2 shared titles
John Rhys-Davies 2 shared titles
Wolf Kahler 2 shared titles
Denholm Elliott 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Ancestors Of Ancient Rome: The Etruscans
Colour Me KubrickDear Wendy
Blessed
Mars: Pioneering the Planet
The Magnificent AmbersonsHamilton Mattress
Justice LeagueThe BreedTown & Country
The Miracle MakerThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage EscapadesAmerican GangsterAnimated Epics: Moby Dick
The West WingThe Omega CodeSurvivor Science: The Dead Man Walking
Like Father, Like SantaSomething to Believe In
Extreme MachinesThis World, Then the FireworksRhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Funny BonesDeath MachineVirgin MaryTime Life Animal Oddities: The Meanest Animal Alive
Aaahh!!! Real MonstersIron ManThe NeverEnding Story IIIPredators of the Wild: Crocodiles and AlligatorsPredators of the Wild: African Survival
The Milky LifeThe Cement GardenAge of TreasonPredators of the Wild: WolfPredators of the Wild: Tiger
The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesA River Runs Through ItGummed LabelsDust DevilPredators of the Wild: Lion
The Pope Must DieHear My SongThe Princess and the GoblinPredators of the Wild: Bats
Hardware
Agatha Christie's PoirotBatmanMonkeys
The New StatesmanSuperman IV: The Quest for PeaceAmerican GothicThe Return of Sherlock HolmesU.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart
BigglesHaunted HoneymoonA State of Emergency
Lytton's DiaryWhite NightsDreamchildZinaWater
Hammer House of Mystery and SuspenseBlack Carrion
BlackadderAgatha Christie's Partners in CrimePhilip Marlowe, Private EyeCurse of the Pink Panther
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseCagney & LaceyRemington Steele
BergeracBergeracRaiders of the Lost ArkSphinxThe Life and Times of David Lloyd George
Flash GordonHussyBad TimingRabbit Pie Day
Tales of the UnexpectedTales of the UnexpectedThe Lady VanishesHanover StreetCharlie Muffin
TaxiThe Lost BoysClouds of GloryThe Billion Dollar BubbleThe Lost Boys
Star WarsPremiereTwilight's Last GleamingValentinoCome Back, Little Sheba
Laurence Olivier PresentsYanks Go HomeThe Paradise Run

Full Filmography

119 titles
  • Ancestors Of Ancient Rome: The Etruscans (2013) as Self / Narrator
  • Colour Me Kubrick (2005) as Frank Rich
  • Dear Wendy (2005) as Marshall Walker
  • Blessed (2004) as Detective Lauderdale
  • Mars: Pioneering the Planet (2003)
  • The Magnificent Ambersons (2002) as Uncle George
  • Hamilton Mattress (2002) as Senor Balustrade (voice)
  • Justice League (2001) as Commander (voice)
  • The Breed (2001) as Fusco
  • Town & Country (2001) as Barney
  • The Miracle Maker (2000) as Lucifer (voice)
  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades (2000) as Sergei Diaghilev
  • American Gangster (2000) as Narrator
  • Animated Epics: Moby Dick (2000) as Starbucks (voice)
  • The West Wing (1999) as U.S. Translator
  • The Omega Code (1999) as Sir Percival Lloyd
  • Survivor Science: The Dead Man Walking (1999) as Narrator (voice)
  • Like Father, Like Santa (1998) as Santa Claus
  • Something to Believe In (1998) as Car Dealer
  • Extreme Machines (1997) as Narrator
  • This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) as Jake Krutz
  • Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1997) as The Man
  • The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) as Kiril
  • Funny Bones (1995) as Al
  • Death Machine (1995) as John Carpenter
  • Virgin Mary (1995) as judge Marulic
  • Time Life Animal Oddities: The Meanest Animal Alive (1995) as Narrator
  • Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994) as Loch Ness Monster (voice)
  • Iron Man (1994) as Crimson Dynamo (voice)
  • The NeverEnding Story III (1994) as Bark Troll / Falkor (voice)
  • Predators of the Wild: Crocodiles and Alligators (1994) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: African Survival (1994) as Narrator
  • The Milky Life (1993) as Julian Reilly
  • The Cement Garden (1993) as Commander Hunt (voice)
  • Age of Treason (1993) as Senator Garrus
  • Predators of the Wild: Wolf (1993) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Tiger (1993) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Snake (1993) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Giant Tarantula (1993) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Polar Bear (1993) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Hawk (1993) as Narrator
  • The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Diaghilev
  • A River Runs Through It (1992) as Murphy
  • Gummed Labels (1992)
  • Dust Devil (1992) as Capt. Cornelius Beyman
  • Predators of the Wild: Lion (1992) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Hunters and Hunted (1992) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Killer Whale (1992) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Shark (1992) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Cheetah and Leopard (1992) as Narrator
  • Predators of the Wild: Grizzly Bear (1992) as Narrator
  • The Pope Must Die (1991) as Cardinal Verucci
  • Hear My Song (1991) as Mr. X
  • The Princess and the Goblin (1991) as Curdie's Father (voice)
  • Predators of the Wild: Bats (1991) as Narrator
  • Hardware (1990) as Lincoln Wineberg Jr.
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as FBI Agent Burt
  • Batman (1989) as Eckhardt
  • Monkeys (1989) as James Hoffman
  • The New Statesman (1987) as Willoughby Guzzler
  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) as Harry Howler
  • American Gothic (1987) as Teddy
  • The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1987) as Myron Spellman
  • U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart (1987) as August T. Mirch
  • Biggles (1986) as Chuck
  • Haunted Honeymoon (1986) as Reporter
  • A State of Emergency (1986) as Earl Linton
  • Lytton's Diary (1985) as Sam Wexler
  • White Nights (1985) as Chuck Malarek
  • Dreamchild (1985) as 1st Radio Actor
  • Zina (1985) as Walter Adams
  • Water (1985) as Ben
  • Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Lou Delmart
  • Black Carrion (1984) as Lou Delmart
  • Blackadder (1983) as Monk
  • Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983) as Hamilton Betts
  • Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983) as Frank Dorr
  • Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) as Taxi Driver
  • American Playhouse (1982) as FBI Agent
  • American Playhouse (1982) as Phil Cooper
  • American Playhouse (1982) as Buddy Bliss
  • Cagney & Lacey (1982)
  • Remington Steele (1982) as Chester Harcourt
  • The Tempest (1982) as Caliban
  • Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) as Taxi Driver
  • Bergerac (1981) as Eugene Field
  • Bergerac (1981) as Karl Goldman
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) as Major Eaton
  • Sphinx (1981) as Don, Tour Guide
  • The Life and Times of David Lloyd George (1981) as Winston Churchill
  • Before Water Lilies (1981) as Mel
  • Flash Gordon (1980) as Munson
  • Hussy (1980) as 1st. Punter
  • Bad Timing (1980) as Col. Taylor
  • Rabbit Pie Day (1980) as Kolossov
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Peter Bligh
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Harry Chester
  • The Lady Vanishes (1979) as Party Guest
  • Hanover Street (1979) as Beef
  • Charlie Muffin (1979) as U.S. Embassy Photographer
  • Taxi (1978) as Liquor Authority Agent
  • The Lost Boys (1978) as Charles Frohman
  • Clouds of Glory (1978) as Reverend Dewey
  • The Billion Dollar Bubble (1978) as Lloyd Edens
  • The Lost Boys (1978) as Charles Frohman
  • Star Wars (1977) as Red Six (Porkins)
  • Premiere (1977) as Kolossov
  • Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977) as Sgt. Fitzpatrick
  • Valentino (1977) as Fatty
  • Come Back, Little Sheba (1977) as Postman
  • The Ambassadors (1977) as Little Bilham
  • Laurence Olivier Presents (1976) as Postman
  • Yanks Go Home (1976)
  • The Paradise Run (1976) as Party Guest
  • NOVA (1974) as Voice of Methuselah
  • Playhouse (1974) as Mr. Bowles
  • Big Zapper (1973) as Kono's Henchman
  • Van der Valk (1972) as Frank Garvin
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Little Bilham

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is William Hootkins best known for?

William Hootkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (2008), Justice League (2001), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Rutland Weekend Television (1975).

When and where was William Hootkins born?

William Hootkins was born on July 5, 1948 in Dallas, Texas, USA. They passed away on October 23, 2005.

How many credits does William Hootkins have?

William Hootkins has accumulated over 119 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2013.

What is William Hootkins's background in cinema and television?

William Michael Hootkins was born on July 5, 1948, in Dallas, Texas. He moved to London, England in the early '70s and lived there up until 2002. Hootkins was an actor at Theatre Intime while attending Princeton University where he learned how to speak fluent Mandarin Chinese. He also trained as an actor at the London ...