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My Take
Warren Oates is one of those actors I treasure precisely because he was never conventionally a star. His weathered, lived-in face fit perfectly into the Westerns and crime films of Sam Peckinpah and Monte Hellman, from The Wild Bunch to Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia. Being a Kentucky-born rancher as well as an actor, the grit he brought to the screen felt earned rather than performed. Losing him at 53 in 1982 cut short a career that still resonates with serious film lovers today. I am drawn to performers who leave a quiet but unmistakable mark, and Oates carved one that endures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Warren Oates
- Name (Japanese)
- ウォーレン・オーツ
- Reading
- うぉーれん・おーつ
- Born
- July 5, 1928 – April 3, 1982
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Depoy, Kentucky, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / rancher / television actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Louisville Male High School
- University
- University of Louisville
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Warren Oates born?
July 5, 1928 – April 3, 1982.
Where is Warren Oates from?
Warren Oates is from Depoy, Kentucky, United States.
What does Warren Oates do?
Warren Oates works as film actor, rancher, television actor, stage actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.