William Katt

Quick Facts

Full Name	William Katt
Occupation	Tv Actor
Date Of Birth	Feb 16, 1951(1951-02-16)
Age	73
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aquarius

William Katt Biography

William Katt is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on February 16, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Star of The Greatest American Hero TV series in the early 80s and later appeared in the show, Heroes as well as House of Payne.

He was the main character of The The Greatest American Hero TV series, which also included He was the star of the The Greatest American Hero TV series which also featured Robert Culp..

In December 1975, Katt auditioned for the part of Luke Skywalker in 1977’s science fiction blockbuster Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, and footage of his audition has been featured in many Star Wars documentaries. He was seriously considered for the role, which went to Mark Hamill, and Katt instead starred that year in First Love, playing a college student who experiences his first romantic relationship.

Katt attended Orange Coast College before pursuing a career as a musician. Inspired by his father, he then started an acting career, appearing in summer stock theatre and in small television roles. His earliest film credits include the role of a jock, Tommy Ross in Brian De Palma’s 1976 horror film adaptation Carrie, which allowed Katt to make a name for himself. In 1978, he appeared as Barlow, a young surfer, in the John Milius drama film Big Wednesday opposite Jan-Michael Vincent and Gary Busey. His mother in that film was his real-life mother, Barbara Hale. The following year he took the role of Sundance Kid in the 1979 film Butch and Sundance: The Early Days. The role in Big Wednesday made him so well known in the surfing community that in 2004 he presented one of the Association of Surfing Professionals awards at their annual World Championship Tour ceremony to wild applause from the crowd of professional surfers. Katt explained in a 1979 interview with critic Roger Ebert that he was holding out only for parts that were personally interesting to him.

His divorce was from Deborah Kahane in 1986, and then got married Danielle Hirsch 7 years later.

William Katt Net Worth

William Katt is one of the richest Tv Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, William Katt 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a part of The He had a role in the Brian De Palma horror film adaptation of Steven King’s Carrie in 1976. horror film adaptation of Steven King’s Carrie in the year 1976.

His mother was in his role in the Perry Mason TV series and later, he also played an appearance on the Perry Mason TV movies.

William Theodore Katt (born February 16, 1951) is an American film and television actor, voice artist and musician best known as the star of the television series The Greatest American Hero. He first became known for playing Tommy Ross, the ill-fated prom date of Carrie White in the film version of Carrie (1976) and subsequently starred in films such as First Love (1977), Big Wednesday (1978) and Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979). Between 1985 and 1988, he starred in nine Perry Mason television films alongside his mother Barbara Hale, who reprised her role as Della Street from the television series Perry Mason.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

William Katt height 5 ft 9 in William weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is William Katt Dating?

According to our records, William Katt married to Danielle Hirsch , Deborah Kahane. As of December 1, 2023, William Katt’s is not dating anyone.

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Katt continues to appear on television and in supporting film roles, and does voice acting as well. He appeared in an episode of House in 2006. In recent years, he has returned to genre work, with appearances in Andromeda and Justice League and roles in the award-winning film Gamers (2006), The Man from Earth (2007), and Alien vs Hunter (2007).

Facts & Trivia

William Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. William Katt celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

In 2013, Katt played himself in the spoof film Paranormal Movie directed by Kevin Farley. In 2014, he appeared in The Unwanted.

Top Facts about William Katt

1. William Katt was born on February 16, 1951.
2. He is best known for his role in “The Greatest American Hero.”
3. Katt has appeared in over 70 films and TV shows.
4. He is also a musician and released an album in 2008.
5. Katt’s father was actor Bill Williams.
6. He has been married three times and has two children.
7. Katt co-wrote the screenplay for the film “Big Wednesday.”
8. He won a Saturn Award for his role in “Carrie” (1976).
9. Katt made his Broadway debut in “The Rainmaker” (1999).
10. His net worth is estimated to be $500,000-$1 million USD

What does William Katt do now?

William Katt is still acting. His most recent films are 2021’s Overrun and Pursuit, which came out this year. Additionally, Katt has acted on stage. “I started in the theater so it’s probably my favorite,” he told Baltimore Media Blog in 2019. “I’ve worked in several theater groups over the years.

Is William Katt Barbara Hale's son?

Hale’s final appearance in a feature film was in the 1978 drama Big Wednesday as Mrs. Barlow, the mother of the character played by Hale’s real-life son William Katt.

Why did William Katt leave Perry Mason?

Q Why wasn’t William Katt on the last Perry Mason TV movie? A Katt has left to pursue a movie career. He has been replaced by William R. Moses as Ken Malansky, Perry Mason’s new assistant.

Was William Katt on emergency?

Emergency! (TV Series 1972–1979) – William Katt as Wally Lytton – IMDb.

Who was fired from Perry Mason?

Three days after this story hit the papers, CBS fired Talman from Perry Mason, before his case even went to court. His lawyer found the irony in the act: “Talman has not been tried as yet for any offense.