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William Theodore Katt (born February 16, 1951) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his starring role as Ralph Hinkley/Hanley on the ABC television series The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983). Katt first became known for playing Tommy Ross, the prom date of Carrie White in the original film version of Carrie (1976). He subsequently starred in films such as First Love (1977), Big Wednesday (1978) and Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979). Between 1985 and 1988, he starred in nine Perry Mason television films alongside his mother Barbara Hale, who reprised her role as Della Street from the television series Perry Mason.

Quick facts about William Katt

  • Full name: William Katt
  • Born: 1951-02-16
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q1336685

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Who is William Katt?

William Theodore Katt (born February 16, 1951) is an American actor and musician.

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William Katt is United States.

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William Katt was born on 1951-02-16.

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