William Hardy

About

American actor, entertainer, artist, performer, and theatre director who was known for his prolific stage career and for the film and television projects Hellfighters (1968), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), and The Tree of Life (2011).

Before Fame

He attended the University of Houston, where he graduated with a double major in both theater and language. He joined the Alley Theater Company after graduation and began a prolific stage-acting career. His first film role was in Hellfighters (1968). 

Trivia

He appeared in an episode of the soap opera All My Children, where he played a minister. He also served in the Korean War prior to really starting his acting and performing career. His favorite performance was in the miniseries Separate But Equal (1991).

Family Life

He was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He married Susan Shofner in the year 1981 and they had three children together. He passed away on October 14th, 2008 after a battle with cancer. 

Associated With

He toured in the production of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" starring Alexis Smith. He acted alongside Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993).