Who was Sorrell Booke? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Died At Age: 64

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Miranda Knickerbocker (1958–1973; divorced)

children: Alexandra, Nicholas

Actors American Men

Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Males

Died on: February 11, 1994

Cause of Death: Cancer

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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education: Yale University, Columbia University

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What role did Sorrell Booke play in the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?"

Sorrell Booke played the role of Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg in "The Dukes of Hazzard."
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What was Sorrell Booke's character like in the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?"

In "The Dukes of Hazzard," Sorrell Booke's character, Boss Hogg, was the corrupt county commissioner who often clashed with the Duke family.
3

Did Sorrell Booke voice any animated characters?

Yes, Sorrell Booke provided the voice for the character Mr. Wint in the animated series "James Bond Jr."
4

What other notable TV shows did Sorrell Booke appear in besides "The Dukes of Hazzard?"

Sorrell Booke also appeared in popular TV shows like "The Rockford Files," "Gunsmoke," and "All in the Family."
5

Was Sorrell Booke known for any catchphrases in his roles?

Yes, Sorrell Booke's character Boss Hogg in "The Dukes of Hazzard" was known for his catchphrase, "I'm gonna get them Dukes this time!"

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Career

During Sorrell Booke’s early Hollywood acting career, he gained attention for notable roles in movies, such as ‘A Fine Madness’, ‘Black Like Me’, ‘Fail-Safe’, ‘Matchless’ and ‘Up the Down Staircase’. During this, time, he was also part of plays like ‘Fiorello’, 'Caligula', 'The Iceman Cometh' and 'Morning, Noon and Night'. He guest-starred in an episode of ‘12 O-Clock High’ as well.

During the 1970s and 1980s, the actor mainly focussed on television roles and voice acting roles respectively. Booke got featured in 1970s’ shows such as 'M*A*S*H', 'Gunshot', 'Alias Smith and Jones', ‘All in the Family’, 'Cannon', 'The Streets of San Francisco', 'The Bob Newhart Show', 'Soap', 'Good Times', 'The Rockford Files', 'The Love Boat', The New Dick Van Dyke Show', 'Columbo: Swan Song', 'Rich Man, Poor Man Book II' and 'Bigfoot and Wildboy'.

He played his breakthrough role of Boss Hogg on the series ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ from 1979 to 1895. During the 1980s and 1990s, the American actor did several voice projects including 'The Smurfs', 'The Dukes', 'The Pound Puppies', 'Fantastic Max', 'Don Coyote & Sancho Panda', 'Gravedale High', 'Capitol Critters' and 'Bonkers'.

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Personal Life

Sorrell Booke was born on January 4, 1930, in Buffalo, New York, USA. He has a brother named Fred. He earned his educational degrees from Yale University as well as Columbia University. Before starting his career as an actor, Brooke served as a counterintelligence officer in the United States Army. His lingual talents were the reason he got the opportunity to serve during the Korean War.

Talking about the American star’s love life, he was married to Miranda Knickerbocker from 1958 to 1973. The couple had two children together, Alexandra and Nicholas.

Sorrell Booke died on February 11, 1994, just a month after his 64th birthday, in Sherman Oaks, California. He had been suffering from colorectal cancer. He was cremated in Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery (California).

Facts About Sorrell Booke

Sorrell Booke, best known for his role as Boss Hogg on "The Dukes of Hazzard," was a talented stage actor before transitioning to television and film.

Booke was an avid collector of rare books and was known for his impressive personal library.

In addition to his acting career, Booke was also a skilled voice actor, lending his voice to various animated shows and movies.

Booke had a great sense of humor and was known for his quick wit both on and off the set.

Outside of his professional life, Booke was a dedicated animal lover and supported several animal welfare organizations.

Sorrell Booke Biography

You wanted to know

What role did Sorrell Booke play in the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?"

What was Sorrell Booke's character like in the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?"

Did Sorrell Booke voice any animated characters?

What other notable TV shows did Sorrell Booke appear in besides "The Dukes of Hazzard?"

Was Sorrell Booke known for any catchphrases in his roles?