Sorrell Booke

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Biography

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.

Career Overview

Sorrell Booke has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Tiny Toon Adventures Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Dukes of Hazzard, Devil Times Five, Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
59
Birth Date
1930-01-04 00:00:00
Birth Place
Buffalo, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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