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William Katt

William Katt - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornFebruary 16, 1951
Age75
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also William Katt's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForBest known for starring as Ralph Hinkley in 'The Greatest American Hero' TV series and as Tommy Ross in 'Carrie' (1976).

Intro

William Katt is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Ralph Hinkley in the television series 'The Greatest American Hero' and for playing Tommy Ross in the movie 'Carrie' (1976).

Early Life & Background

William Katt is the son of actors Bill Williams and Barbara Hale. He grew up in a family closely tied to the entertainment industry, which influenced his interest in acting from a young age.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Ralph Hinkley in 'The Greatest American Hero' (1981–1983)
  • Played Tommy Ross in 'Carrie' (1976)
  • Portrayed Paul Drake Jr. in several 'Perry Mason' TV movies (1985–1988)

Trivia

  • His mother, Barbara Hale, played Della Street on the 'Perry Mason' television series.
  • William Katt originally auditioned for the role of Luke Skywalker for 'Star Wars' (1977) before Mark Hamill was cast.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is William Katt?

William Katt is 75 years old.

When was William Katt born?

William Katt was born the 16 February 1951.

Where is William Katt from?

Los Angeles, California, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About February 16th, 1951, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 16, 1951, New York City enacted a significant anti-discrimination housing law aimed at preventing racial discrimination in housing. This legislation was a crucial step in the civil rights movement, addressing systemic inequalities in housing access.
  • Day of the week: February 16th, 1951 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: If by Billy Eckstine
  • Popular movie: A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Elia Kazan

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Katt