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Born on July 5, 1948, William Hootkins was from Dallas, Texas, United States. William Hootkins was a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Death is recorded on October 23, 2005, at the age of 57. Education on record includes Princeton University. Listed accolades include Audie Award for Best Male Narrator.
My Take
William Hootkins is the kind of actor I treasure most: the face you recognize instantly even when the name escapes you. Porkins in Star Wars, Major Eaton in Raiders, Eckhardt in Batman, he stamped his presence on landmark films without ever needing top billing. What impresses me is the breadth, a Texan who studied at Princeton and built a whole career in Britain across stage, screen, and award-winning narration. That Audie Award proves his instrument was as strong off-camera as on. His death in 2005 cut short a genuine craftsman, and I hold these dependable character players in deep esteem.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- William Hootkins
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリアム・フットキンス
- Reading
- うぃりあむ・ふっときんす
- Born
- July 5, 1948 – October 23, 2005
- Origin
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
2. Background
- University
- Princeton University
Awards & achievements
- Audie Award for Best Male Narrator
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 William Hootkins born?
William Hootkins was born on July 5, 1948.
When did William Hootkins die?
William Hootkins died on October 23, 2005, aged 57.
Where was William Hootkins from?
William Hootkins was from Dallas, Texas, United States.
What did William Hootkins do?
William Hootkins worked as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
Where did William Hootkins study?
William Hootkins attended Princeton University.
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