William Hootkins
William Hootkins | |
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Hootkins in 2002 | |
| Born | William Michael Hootkins July 5, 1948 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 2005 (aged 57) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Burial place | Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, North Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Other names | Bill Hootkins |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1973–2005 |
| Spouses | Polly Hootkins (m. 1973–2005)Carolyn Robb (m. 2005) |
William Michael Hootkins (July 5, 1948 – October 23, 2005) was an American actor, long based in the United Kingdom. He was known to film audiences for his supporting roles in several blockbusters of the 1970s and 1980s, notably as Jek Porkins / Red Six in the original Star Wars (1977), Major Eaton in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and Lt. Max Eckhardt in Batman (1989). He also worked on the West End stage, originating the role of Alfred Hitchcock in Hitchcock Blonde.