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William Katt is a voice actor, comedian and television actor, born on February 16, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United States. William Katt is 75 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Orange Coast College.
My Take
William Katt occupies a sweet spot in my memory as the lovable, slightly bumbling hero of The Greatest American Hero, a role that made superpowers feel charmingly human. Born in Los Angeles, he first surfaced as the doomed prom date in Carrie before stretching into voice work, comedy, and music. What I appreciate is his refusal to be boxed in by one image; he leaned into warmth and self-effacing humor rather than chasing leading-man gravitas. In an era obsessed with flawless heroes, Katt reminded us that the best ones trip over their own capes. That endearing imperfection is exactly why he stuck with me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- William Katt
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリアム・カット
- Reading
- うぃりあむ・かっと
- Born
- February 16, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- voice actor / comedian / television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- Orange Coast College
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 William Katt born?
Born February 16, 1951 (age 75).
Where is William Katt from?
William Katt is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does William Katt do?
William Katt works as voice actor, comedian, television actor, film actor, actor.
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