Sorrell Booke

Birth Name:

Sorrell Booke

Birth Place:

Buffalo, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Soundtrack

Attended Yale University, where he studied theatre
Got his start acting in a revival of the play "Finian's Rainbow․"
Was best known for his portrayal of the character Boss Hogg on "The Dukes of Hazzard․"
Has to wear a fat suit for his role in "Dukes of Hazzard․"
Once served as the conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Possessed the ability to fluently speak Japanese and Russian
Served as a counterintelligence officer during the Korean War

1964Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor:Nominated

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