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Sorrell Booke

Sorrell Booke

Actor · born 4 January 1930 · Buffalo, New York, USA

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.

Where to start: Fail Safe (1964).

As actor 38

TV shows 20

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sorrell Booke movie?

By viewer score, Fail Safe (1964) at 7.8/10.

What are Sorrell Booke’s most popular movies?

Fail Safe, What's Up, Doc?, Rock-A-Doodle.

How many movies has Sorrell Booke made?

38 films on TMDB, 38 as actor.

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