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Warren Oates was born on July 5, 1928 in Depoy, Kentucky, United States and was credited as a film actor, rancher and television actor. Warren Oates died on April 3, 1982 at the age of 53. Schooling on record includes Louisville Male High School and University of Louisville.
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
- Occupation
- film actor / rancher / television actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Louisville Male High School
- University
- University of Louisville
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Warren Oates born?
Born July 5, 1928.
When did Warren Oates die?
Died April 3, 1982, aged 53.
Where was Warren Oates from?
Warren Oates was from Depoy, Kentucky, United States.
What did Warren Oates do?
Warren Oates worked as film actor, rancher, television actor, stage actor, actor.
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