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William Hickey (September 19, 1928 – June 29, 1997) was an American actor. The Brooklyn-born actor was best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Don Corrado Prizzi in the John Huston's 1985 film Prizzi's Honor.

Notable for his unique, gravely voice and somewhat offbeat appearance, Hickey, in his later years, was often cast in "cantankerous-but-clever old man" roles. His characters, who sometimes exuded an underlying air of the macabre, usually had the last laugh over their more sprightly co-stars.

Hickey enjoyed a long and successful career in film, television, and theater. In addition to his work as an actor, he was a respected teacher of the craft.

William Hickey is interred in the Cemetery of the Evergreens in Brooklyn, New York.

Notable roles

Film

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): voice of Dr. Finkelstein
My Blue Heaven (1990): Billy Sparrow
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990): Drogan (in the "Cat From Hell" segment)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989): Uncle Lewis
Puppet Master (1989): Andre Toulon
Bright Lights, Big City (1988): Ferret Man
One Crazy Summer (1986): Old Man Beckersted
Prizzi's Honor (1985): Don Corrado Prizzi (Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor)
A Hatful of Rain (1957): Apples (film debut)

Television

Appearances on The Outer Limits (1990s version), Wings, L.A. Law, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Tales from the Crypt, Miami Vice, The Tracey Ullman Show, Tales from the Darkside, and Hallmark Hall of Fame.

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