William Hickey

Movie Actor

Birthday September 19, 1927

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Jun 29, 1997 (69)

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About

Oscar nominee for his performance as Don Corrado Prizzi in the 1985 Jack Nicholson film Prizzi's Honor. His theater credits include Arsenic and Old Lace, Thieves, and The Body Beautiful.

Before Fame

He was a child stage actor, and made his Broadway debut in the 1951 production of Saint Joan.

Trivia

His last film appearance was in 1997's MouseHunt, which was dedicated to him.

Family Life

He was of Irish descent and grew up with an older sister, Dorothy.

Associated With

He provided the voice of Dr. Finkelstein in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.