William Cort

William Cort was an American actor who is best known for Heathers, Ghost, and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. Born on July 8, 1936, in El Paso, Texas, he passed away on September 23, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, due to cancer.

Personal and Family Life

William Cort grew up in a conservative family in El Paso. He discovered his love for acting in the third grade when he participated in a school play. He later attended the Pasadena Playhouse School of the Theatre, training alongside future actor Dustin Hoffman, with whom he shared a home in New York while pursuing acting roles.

Death and Legacy

Cort passed away on September 23, 1993, after battling cancer. He left behind a legacy of notable performances on stage and screen, earning accolades such as the Drama Critics Circle Award for his work in productions like “Butley” and “Hot and Cold.” His contributions to the entertainment industry are remembered by fans and fellow actors alike.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Heathers 1989-03-31 Veronica’s Dad
Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo 1984-12-21 Howard Howard
Sammy 1977-11-19 Phil Clemmons
The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West 1976-08-01 Andy
Ghost 1990-07-13 Bank Co-Worker
Navy Seals 1990-07-20 Elliott West
Dear Heart 1965-03-07 Jerry
Maid for Each Other 1992-01-13 Hotel Clerk
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark 1988-09-30 Lawyer / Game Show Host
Alex & the Gypsy 1976-10-03 Public Defender
A Big Hand for the Little Lady 1966-06-08 Arthur (uncredited)
Starsky & Hutch 1975-09-10
The Golden Girls 1985-09-14 Dave
Little House on the Prairie 1974-09-11
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 1990-09-10 Wallace Thorvald
The F.B.I. 1965-09-19
Knots Landing 1979-12-27
Empty Nest 1988-10-08
The Ropers 1979-03-13
Dusty’s Trail 1973-09-11 Andy
Get a Life 1990-09-23
Branded 1965-01-24
Growing Pains 1985-09-24 Mr. Hinkley
Murder, She Wrote 1984-09-30 Ray
Family Ties 1982-09-22 Dr. Hubert Witt
Perfect Strangers 1986-03-25
Simon & Simon 1981-11-24
Airwolf 1984-01-22 Lester Bowden
Route 66 1960-10-07
Three’s Company 1977-03-15
Hart to Hart 1979-09-22
Kaz 1978-09-10
Kojak 1973-10-24 Mr. Proctor
Dynasty 1981-01-12
Hill Street Blues 1981-01-15
Quantum Leap 1989-03-26 Flanners
Galactica 1980 1980-01-27 Trent
A.E.S. Hudson Street 1978-03-16
The Bradys 1990-02-09
Matt Houston 1982-09-26
The Lieutenant 1963-09-14
Summer Fun 1966-07-22
The Montefuscos 1975-09-04 Jim Cooney
The Practice 1976-01-30
The Golden Girls 1985-09-14 James
Dallas 1978-04-

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