William Hickey: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 26
- on screen
- 1957–2010
- box office
- $296M
- nomination
- 1
- Born
- September 19, 1927
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Full name
- William Edward Hickey
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Acting teacher
- Years active
- 1948-1997
The Best William Hickey Movies
The films of William Hickey that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Sea of Love (1989) leads with $111M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $111M Sea of Love 1989 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $108M The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $33.2M Forget Paris 1995 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $26.7M Prizzi's Honor 1985 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $7.56M The Jerky Boys 1995 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $7.15M The Name of the Rose 1986 · Drama
William Hickey's Career in Numbers
William Hickey's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Hickey works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Hatful of Rain (1957) to Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
William Hickey Movies by Decade
- 1950s 1
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 5
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 8
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 1
The 1980s were William Hickey's busiest decade, with 9 films.
William Hickey Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- Comedy 4
- Horror 3
- Thriller 2
- Crime 2
- Romance 1
- Fantasy 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Tv movie 1
Drama is the genre William Hickey has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (4).
William Hickey Career Milestones
- First film
- A Hatful of Rain 1957
- Biggest box office hit
- Sea of Love $111M worldwide
- Newest film
- Puppet Master: Axis of Evil 2010
William Hickey Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William Hickey is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2010
Puppet Master: Axis of Evil as Andre Toulon (Archive Footage) · Horror - 2003
Puppet Master: The Legacy as Elderly Andre Toulon (Archive Footage) · Horror - 1996
Twisted as Andre - A Proprietor · Drama - 1996
The Maddening as Daddy · Thriller - 1996
Love Is All There Is as Monsignor · Romance Worldwide box office: $61.9K - 1995 Forget Paris as Arthur · Drama Worldwide box office: $33.2M
- 1995 The Jerky Boys as Don 'Uncle Freddy' Frederico · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.56M
- 1993 The Nightmare Before Christmas Fantasy Worldwide box office: $108M
- 1991
The Runestone as Lars Hagstrom · Horror - 1990
Mob Boss as Don Anthony · Comedy - 1989 Sea of Love as Frank Keller Sr. · Crime Worldwide box office: $111M
- 1989
Puppetmaster Sci-Fi - 1988
Da as Drumm · Drama - 1986 The Name of the Rose Drama Worldwide box office: $7.15M
- 1986
Seize the Day as Peris · Drama - 1985
Izzy & Moe as Desk Clerk · Tv movie - 1985 Prizzi's Honor Drama Worldwide box office: $26.7M
- 1982
A Stranger Is Watching as Maxi · Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.52M - 1980
Wise Blood Drama - 1978
Nunzio Drama Worldwide box office: $52.2K - 1976
Mikey and Nicky Drama - 1975
92 in the Shade as Mr. Skelton · Comedy - 1971
The Telephone Book as Man in Bed · Drama - 1971
A New Leaf as Smith (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $308 - 1968
The Boston Strangler as Eugene T. O'Rourke · Crime Worldwide box office: $9.44K - 1957
A Hatful of Rain as Apples · Drama
William Hickey: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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The 58th Academy Awards- William Hickey: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Prizzi's Honor
Who Is William Hickey?
William Hickey was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States in 1927. Credited on films since 1957, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
William Hickey was a standout American actor known for his distinctive raspy voice and unique acting style. Born on September 19, 1927, Hickey’s career in acting spanned for almost five decades, earning him countless accolades and recognition. He was best known for his roles in numerous films and TV shows, most notably his role as Dr. Egon Spengler in Prizzi's Honor, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Though he appeared frail, Hickey's performances were often full of energy and verve that led him to become a memorable character actor.
In addition to acting, Hickey also made his mark as a respected acting teacher at the HB Studio in New York City, where he taught for more than 40 years. His acting career was marked by a variety of roles in both major blockbusters and smaller independent films. He embraced a variety of genres, displaying his versatility and commitment to his craft. William Hickey passed away on June 29, 1997, leaving behind a significant legacy in the world of acting. His enduring performances continue to entertain audiences and he remains an iconic figure in Hollywood.
Who William Hickey Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William Hickey shares the most films with. Renée Taylor comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Joe Spinell (2).
William Hickey: Questions & Answers
How many movies William Hickey has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William Hickey been in?
William Hickey is credited on 26 films, from 1957 to 2010. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William Hickey's highest-grossing movie?
Sea of Love (1989) is William Hickey's biggest box office hit, with $111M worldwide, ahead of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) ($108M). Across every film with box office figures, William Hickey's movies have made $296M.
William Hickey's biggest hits Has William Hickey won an Oscar?
William Hickey has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, William Hickey has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
What is William Hickey's newest movie?
The most recent film on William Hickey's filmography is Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010), in the role of Andre Toulon (Archive Footage).
Who does William Hickey work with most often?
William Hickey shares the most films with Renée Taylor (2 films), Joe Spinell (2 films) and David Proval (2 films).
The Best William Hickey Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.
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