William Katt

Biography for William Katt

William Katt was born on February 16, 1951 in Los Angeles, he was the son of Bill Williams and Barbara Hale. He frequented the Orange Coast College, before continuing a career as a musician. He began an actor career by appearing in the play "Summer Stock", as well as in various small roles on television. In 1976, he played in the film "Carrie", by Brian de Palma, in 1978 he played the role of Sundance Kid in "Butch and Sundance, The Early Days".

From 1981 to 1983, he played the role of Ralph Hinkley in the series "The Greatest American Hero". Although he felt silly in the costume, it was this role that made him famous. In 1986 he played in the horror movie House. From 1985, he played the role of Paul Drake Junior in the TV series Perry Mason, alongside his mother, Barbara Hale, who took up the role of Della Street.

In 1991, he appeared in the sitcom "Good Sports".

William Katt is an American actor born February 16, 1951 in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his role as Ralph Hinkley in the television series The Greatest American Hero, which was broadcast from 1981 to 1983.

Katt began his acting career in the 1970s, with roles in television series like the streets of San Francisco and Happy Days. He also played in films, such as Carrie, Le Bal des Beginner, de Brian de Palma, and the Château de l'Horreur, by William Castle.

In the 1980s, Katt played in several television productions, notably in The Man From Atlantis and House, where he played the role of Dr. Gregory House. He also appeared in series like experts, alias and psych.

Apart from his acting career, Katt is also an accomplished musician and has released several albums under his own name. He is also a golf enthusiast and has participated in several professional tournaments.

Today, Katt continues to work as an actor, with regular appearances in television series and independent films. His prolific career and popularity with fans have earned him recognition as one of the most respected figures in the entertainment industry.

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Filmography

Trivia

• Lookalike son of actor Bill Williams, who starred as Kit Carson in "The Adventures of Kit Carson" (1951), and mother, actress Barbara Hale.
• Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1977" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 29. [1977]
• Attended Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California.
• Auditioned for the part of Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars (1977) opposite Kurt Russell, who auditioned for the role of Han Solo.
• During California's historic Gubernatorial Recall, he got a good laugh from a fan at North Hollywood's Beverly Garland Inn...after being asked about the research and preparation he had done for his short-lived series Top of the Hill (1989) (TV). The fan told him, "...So why don't YOU run for Governor?"
• Attended and was a mentor at the 2nd annual HatcH audiovisual festival in Bozeman, MT in October 2005. HatcH is a film and arts festival whose mission is to provide mentorship, education, inspiration, and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators.

Family

• Spouse : Deborah Kahne (16 February 1981 - present) 2 children
• His mother appeared with him in Big Wednesday (1978).
• Children: Clayton Alexander & Emerson Hunter.
• Brother of Jody Katt (b. 1947) and Juanita Katt (b. 1953).

Author of the card

• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest