Warren Oates
Born: 1928-07-05
Birthplace: Depoy, Kentucky, USA
Biography
Warren Mercer Oates (July 5, 1928 – April 3, 1982) was an American actor best known for his performances in several films directed by Sam Peckinpah including The Wild Bunch (1969) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974). He starred in numerous films during the early 1970s which have since achieved cult status including The Hired Hand (1971), Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) and Race with the Devil (1975). Oates also portrayed Sergeant Hulka in the box office hit Stripes (1981).
Known For
The Wild Bunch
Stripes
1941
In the Heat of the Night
Blue Thunder
Badlands
Ride the High Country
Return of the Seven
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Major Dundee
Top Movie Credits
The Wild Bunch
Lyle Gorch
Stripes
Sgt. Hulka
1941
Col. 'Madman' Maddox
In the Heat of the Night
Deputy Sam Wood
Blue Thunder
Braddock
Badlands
Holly's Father
Ride the High Country
Henry Hammond
Return of the Seven
Colbee
Major Dundee
O.W. Hadley