Sorrell Booke - Actor Profile

Sorrell Booke

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
41Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 4, 1930
Birth Place: Buffalo, New York, USA

About Sorrell Booke

Sorrell Booke January 4, 1930 – February 11, 1994) was an American actor. He found his calling early in life, like most actors, when his family encouraged him to entertain relatives by doing impressions and telling jokes. He went on to study at Yale and Columbia University, and mastered five languages. During the Korean War, Booke worked in counter-intelligence where his lingual talents served him well. His intelligence and subtlety are often overlooked when considering his signature role as Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg during his run on The Dukes of Hazzard (1979). He died of cancer in 1994, just after his 64th birthday.

Sorrell Booke Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sorrell Booke reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sorrell Booke's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 49% of Sorrell Booke's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Once Upon a Brothers Grimm, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sorrell Booke Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sorrell Booke's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sorrell Booke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation Big Daddy Boo (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 Rock-A-Doodle Pinky (voice) Average Similar →
1987 Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers Sheriff Rufus Buzby / T.J. Buzby (voice) Hit Similar →
1985 The Pound Puppies The Mayor (voice) Flop Similar →
1983 The CBS Saturday Morning Preview Special Boss Hogg Flop Similar →
1981 Making 'M*A*S*H' Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1980 Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary Self Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Cat from Outer Space Presiding Judge (uncredited) Average Similar →
1978 Record City Coznowski Flop Similar →
1977 Once Upon a Brothers Grimm King of Hesse Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened Samuelson Hit Similar →
1977 The Other Side of Midnight Lanchon Average Similar →
1977 The Amazing Howard Hughes Fiorello LaGuardia Average Similar →
1976 Freaky Friday Mr Dilk Average Similar →
1976 Mastermind Max Engstorm Flop Similar →
1976 Special Delivery Hubert Zane Average Similar →
1976 Brenda Starr A.J. Livwright Hit Similar →
1976 Demon and the Mummy - Average Similar →
1975 The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery Dr. Melon Average Similar →
1975 Adventures of the Queen Robert Dwight Average Similar →
1974 The Bank Shot Al G. Karp Flop Similar →
1974 Devil Times Five Harvey Beckman Flop Similar →
1974 The Take Oscar Hit Similar →
1974 The Last Angry Man Dr. Max Vogel Hit Similar →
1974 Dr. Max Dr. Scott Herndon Hit Similar →
1973 The Iceman Cometh Hugo Kalmar Average Similar →
1972 The Man Hunter Carl Auscher Super Hit Similar →
1972 Slaughterhouse-Five Lionel Merble Hit Similar →
1972 What's Up, Doc? Harry Hit Similar →
1972 The Adventures of Nick Carter Dr. Zimmerman Flop Similar →
1968 Bye Bye Braverman Holly Levine Hit Similar →
1967 Matchless Colonel Coolpepper Flop Similar →
1967 Up the Down Staircase Dr. Bester Hit Similar →
1967 The Borgia Stick Alton Super Hit Similar →
1966 A Fine Madness Leonard Tupperman Flop Similar →
1964 Fail Safe Congressman Raskob Super Hit Similar →
1964 Joy House Harry Hit Similar →
1964 Black Like Me Dr. Jackson Average Similar →
1963 Gone Are the Days! Ol' Cap', Stonewall Jackson Cotchipee Super Hit Similar →
1961 Victoria Regina James Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Iceman Cometh Hugo Hit Similar →

Sorrell Booke - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sorrell Booke?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sorrell Booke is "Once Upon a Brothers Grimm" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Sorrell Booke acted in?

Sorrell Booke has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sorrell Booke?

Other notable films include "The Borgia Stick", "The Man Hunter", and "Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary".

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