William Hickey
ActingAbout William Hickey
William Edward Hickey (September 19, 1927 – June 29, 1997) was an American actor. He was best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Don Corrado Prizzi in the John Huston 1985 film Prizzi's Honor, as well as the voice of Dr. Finklestein in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
William Hickey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Hickey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of William Hickey's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of William Hickey'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 Better Than Ever, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Hickey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Hickey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Hickey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre | Andre Toulon (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Puppet Master: Axis of Evil | Andre Toulon (Archive Footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Diary of the Hurdy-Gurdy Man | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | MouseHunt | Rudolf Smuntz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Better Than Ever | Walter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Maddening | Daddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Love Is All There Is | Monsignor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Forget Paris | Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Major Payne | Dr. Phillips | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hey Stranger | Major-domo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Nightmare Before Christmas | Dr. Finkelstein (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Runestone | Lars Hagstrom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mob Boss | Don Anthony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Blue Heaven | Billy Sparrow / Johnny Bird | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Drogan (segment ‘Cat From Hell’) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sons | Roger | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | Uncle Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | It Had to Be You | Schornberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Puppetmaster | Andre Toulon | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Sea of Love | Frank Keller Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Pink Cadillac | Mr. Barton | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hairway to the Stars | Husband Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Starlight: a Musical Movie | Billy Davis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Da | Drumm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bright Lights, Big City | Ferret Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Hobo's Christmas | Cincinnati Harold | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Name of the Rose | Ubertino da Casale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Stranded | Mr. Pierson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Seize the Day | Peris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | One Crazy Summer | Old Man Beckersted | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins | Coney Island Barker | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Izzy & Moe | Desk Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Prizzi's Honor | Don Corrado Prizzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Stranger Is Watching | Maxi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Wise Blood | Preacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Nunzio | Alcoholic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Sentinel | Perry | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mikey and Nicky | Sid Fine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | 92 in the Shade | Mr. Skelton | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Between Time and Timbuktu | Stony Stevenson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Happy Birthday, Wanda June | Looseleaf Harper | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Telephone Book | Man in Bed | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | A New Leaf | Smith (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Little Big Man | Historian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Boston Strangler | Eugene T. O'Rourke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Producers | The Drunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Androcles and the Lion | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed | Carter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Operation Mad Ball | Sampson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | A Hatful of Rain | Apples | Hit | Similar → |
William Hickey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Hickey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Hickey is "Better Than Ever" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Hickey acted in?
William Hickey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Hickey?
Other notable films include "Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed", "It Had to Be You", and "Androcles and the Lion".