TV Shows - William Hootkins
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on September 17, 2025. William Hootkins has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#242The West Wingas U.S. Translator • 1 episode • #242 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.
#11A River Runs Through Itas Murphy • #11 most popular movie
#194Star Warsas Red Six (Porkins) • #194 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.
#410Raiders of the Lost Arkas Major Eaton • #410 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.
#603Batmanas Eckhardt • #603 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.
#2,231Flash Gordonas Munson • #2,231 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.
#2,437Superman IV: The Quest for Peaceas Harry Howler • #2,437 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.
#3,225White Nightsas Chuck Malarek • #3,225 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.
#4,433Trail of the Pink Pantheras Taxi Driver • #4,433 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.
#4,441Curse of the Pink Pantheras Taxi Driver • #4,441 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.
#4,833Hardwareas Lincoln Wineberg Jr. • #4,833 most popular movie
#5,545Bad Timingas Col. Taylor • #5,545 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.
#6,245Town & Countryas Barney • #6,245 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.
#6,269Twilight's Last Gleamingas Sgt. Fitzpatrick • #6,269 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.
#6,285The Omega Codeas Sir Percival Lloyd • #6,285 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.
#6,395Haunted Honeymoonas Reporter • #6,395 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.
#6,775Dreamchildas 1st Radio Actor • #6,775 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.
#6,797Funny Bonesas Al • #6,797 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.
#7,131Sphinxas Don, Tour Guide • #7,131 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.
#7,421Hear My Songas Mr. X • #7,421 most popular movie
#7,654The Pope Must Dieas Cardinal Verucci • #7,654 most popular movie
#8,223This World, Then the Fireworksas Jake Krutz • #8,223 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.
