TV Shows - William Hootkins
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 14, 2024. William Hootkins has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#399The West Wingas U.S. Translator • 1 episode • #399 most popular showThe West Wing is a political drama television series that follows the inner workings of the White House under the presidency of fictional President Josiah Bartlet. The show explores the personal and professional lives of the President and his staff as they navigate the complex corridors of power, tackle pressing political issues, and grapple with the challenges of leadership. With its fast-paced dialogue, compelling storylines, and a talented ensemble cast, The West Wing offers an insightful and captivating portrayal of American politics.
Movies - William Hootkins
Sorted by online popularity. William Hootkins has appeared in 21 movies with data.
#103Star Warsas Red Six (Porkins) • #103 most popular movieA 1977 American epic space opera film, Star Wars follows the Rebel Alliance's quest to dismantle the tyrannical Galactic Empire, led by their destructive weapon, the Death Star. The story centers on Luke Skywalker, who learns about the mystical 'the Force' from Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi while striving to rescue Princess Leia from Imperial capture.
#405Raiders of the Lost Arkas Major Eaton • #405 most popular movieRaiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford as the adventurous Indiana Jones on a mission to recover the Ark of the Covenant.
#730Batmanas Eckhardt • #730 most popular movieBatman is a 1989 superhero film that follows the title character as he battles his infamous adversary, The Joker, who has taken over Gotham City's criminal empire.
#1,747Flash Gordonas Munson • #1,747 most popular movieFlash Gordon is a 1980 American space opera superhero film following star quarterback Flash Gordon and his allies as they try to unite the factions of the planet Mongo against the oppressive rule of Ming the Merciless.
#1,859A River Runs Through Itas Murphy • #1,859 most popular movie
#2,553Superman IV: The Quest for Peaceas Harry Howler • #2,553 most popular movieSuperman IV: The Quest for Peace is a 1987 superhero film featuring Superman leading a mission to eliminate nuclear weapons amidst escalating tensions among world superpowers.
#3,369White Nightsas Chuck Malarek • #3,369 most popular movieWhite Nights is a 1985 American musical drama film featuring a Soviet ballet dancer, who is held captive in the Soviet Union after his plane crashes in Siberia. The KGB attempts to persuade him to return to dancing for the Kirov Academy of Ballet while he forms a plan to escape with the help of newfound friends.
#4,841Trail of the Pink Pantheras Taxi Driver • #4,841 most popular movieTrail of the Pink Panther is a 1982 comedy film and the seventh installment in The Pink Panther series. It features Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau, in a film where his performance is composed entirely of scenes from previous movies due to his death before production began.
#4,949Curse of the Pink Pantheras Taxi Driver • #4,949 most popular movieCurse of the Pink Panther is a 1983 comedy film and a continuation of The Pink Panther series, introducing a new lead character to find the missing Inspector Clouseau.
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#5,412Funny Bonesas Al • #5,412 most popular movieFunny Bones is a 1995 comedy-drama film featuring Tommy Fawkes, a comedian struggling to find success. Following a failed debut in Las Vegas, he returns to Blackpool to reconnect with his comedic roots.
#5,733Bad Timingas Col. Taylor • #5,733 most popular movieBad Timing is a 1980 British psychological drama film that delves into the complex and intense relationship between an American woman and a psychology professor in Vienna. Through nonlinear storytelling, the movie explores the aftermath of a suicide attempt and the unraveling of their tumultuous connection.
#6,007Town & Countryas Barney • #6,007 most popular movieTown & Country is a 2001 American romantic comedy film featuring Porter Stoddard, a New York architect, as he navigates through a series of comedic missteps with his wife Ellie and close friends Mona and Griffin.
#6,210Haunted Honeymoonas Reporter • #6,210 most popular movieHaunted Honeymoon is a 1986 American comedy horror film featuring radio stars Larry Abbot and Vickie Pearle who struggle with speech issues amidst wedding preparations, leading them to confront eerie events at Larry's rural family mansion.
#6,235The Omega Codeas Sir Percival Lloyd • #6,235 most popular movieThe Omega Code is a 1999 apocalyptic thriller film directed by Rob Marcarelli, featuring Casper Van Dien as Gillen Lane, a renowned expert on theology and mythology. The storyline centers around the impending fulfillment of an ancient prophecy, triggered by a clandestine code that threatens to plunge the world into an apocalypse.
#6,240Dreamchildas 1st Radio Actor • #6,240 most popular movieDreamchild is a 1985 British drama film that fictionalizes the life of Alice Liddell, the inspiration behind Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. It delves into the deep and complex relationship between the elderly Alice Hargreaves and the author as she reflects on their shared past.
#6,717Twilight's Last Gleamingas Sgt. Fitzpatrick • #6,717 most popular movieTwilight's Last Gleaming is a 1977 American thriller film about a renegade USAF general who seizes control of an ICBM silo, demanding the revelation of a top-secret document about the Vietnam War.
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#6,981Sphinxas Don, Tour Guide • #6,981 most popular movieSphinx is a 1981 American adventure film following Egyptologist Erica Baron as she embarks on a research trip to Egypt and becomes entangled in a web of crime, love, and ancient mysteries.
#7,665The Pope Must Dieas Cardinal Verucci • #7,665 most popular movie
#8,005This World, Then the Fireworksas Jake Krutz • #8,005 most popular movie
William Hootkins Biography
William Michael 'Hoot' Hootkins (July 5, 1948 – October 23, 2005) was an American actor known for his supporting roles in Hollywood blockbusters including Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Batman. Born in Dallas, Texas, Hootkins attended St. Mark's School of Texas and developed a passion for theatre while studying there. He joined the same drama group as Tommy Lee Jones and supported him in their performances. Hootkins later attended Princeton University, initially studying astrophysics before switching to oriental studies. Throughout his career, Hootkins appeared in various films and TV shows, showcasing his versatile acting skills. He passed away on October 23, 2005.
On May 14, 2024, William Hootkins had 129 Wikipedia visits, making him the #16,793 most popular actor online.
