A consummate character actor whose deep Southern drawl (courtesy of a Georgia birth and South Carolina upbringing) made him a highly sought-after personality..
Hoke Howell - Character Actor
Hoke Howell - the name has a sort of ring to it, doesn't it?
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Fans of American television (from the 1950s onwards) and US-made movies have seen his face many times, but seldom recognise the name or are aware of the prolific career of this largely unsung gem of an actor.
Who was Hoke Howell?
From his television acting beginnings on three episodes of The Jack Benny Show in 1950 to his appearance in the film Vice Girls (2000), his talent helped him to create memorable moments, whether in major roles or bit parts.
Born in Georgia, USA, on 27 August, 1929, his five-decade career ended only with his death in 1997. His appearances continued in movies that had been filmed but not released until 2000.
His Georgian accent made him perfect for roles in small, southern, United States towns, but he played sheriffs, businessmen and military men with equal aplomb.
A Brief Filmography
A list of shows in which he appeared reads like a television history.
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