Will Lee

Born: 1908-08-06

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Biography

William Lee (born William Lubovsky; August 6, 1908) was an American actor who appeared in numerous television and film roles, but was best known for playing Mr. Hooper, the original store proprietor of the eponymous Hooper's Store. He was one of the four original human characters on Sesame Street, from the show's debut in November 1969.

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Known For

Daniel
Saboteur
Ball of Fire
Playing for Time
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Backfire
They Live by Night
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Casbah
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Top Movie Credits

Daniel The Judge
Saboteur Rogers (uncredited)
Ball of Fire “Benny — the Creep”
Backfire Cab Driver (uncredited)
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days Mr. Hooper (uncredited) (archive footage)
Casbah Begger