Will Lee was an American actor who is best known for his role as Mr. Hooper in Sesame Street, along with appearances in Daniel and Melody Lane. He was born on August 6, 1908, in New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on December 7, 1982, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Will Lee had no children but had a sibling named Sophia Lee-Lubov. Details about his early life or marital status are limited, but he remained closely tied to his family during his lifetime.
Death and Legacy
Will Lee died of a heart attack on December 7, 1982, in New York City. His portrayal of Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street left a lasting impact on children’s television, and he is remembered fondly by fans of the show.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| They Live by Night | 1949-11-01 | Jeweler |
| Casbah | 1948-04-01 | Beggar |
| Little Fugitive | 1953-10-01 | Photographer |
| Ball of Fire | 1941-12-02 | Benny — the Creep |
| Whistling in the Dark | 1941-08-08 | Herman the Druggist |
| Playing for Time | 1980-09-30 | Shmuel |
| Babes on Broadway | 1941-12-31 | Shorty, Drugstore Waiter / Cook (uncredited) |
| Daniel | 1983-08-26 | The Judge |
| Christmas Eve on Sesame Street | 1978-12-03 | Mr. Hooper |
| An Affair of the Skin | 1963-11-20 | Waiter |
| A Walking Tour of Sesame Street | 1979-03-01 | Mr. Hooper |
| A Sesame Street Christmas Carol | 2006-12-01 | Mr. Hooper |
| Melody Lane | 1941-12-09 | Mr. Russo |
| A Special Sesame Street Christmas | 1978-12-08 | Mr. Hooper |
| Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street | 2021-04-23 | Self (archive footage) |
| Shakedown | 1950-09-01 | Cabbie (uncredited) |
| Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days | 2010-01-05 | Mr. Hooper (uncredited) (archive footage) |
| Hit and Run | 1982-05-21 | |
| Backfire | 1950-01-26 | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Saboteur | 1942-04-24 | Rogers (uncredited) |
| Jim Henson Idea Man | 2024-05-18 | Mr. Hooper (archive footage) |
| Great Performances | 1971-01-28 | Kon |