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Sorrell Booke Biography
Birth Name:Sorrell Booke
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Attended Yale University, where he studied theatre
- Got his start acting in a revival of the play "Finian's Rainbow․"
- Was best known for his portrayal of the character Boss Hogg on "The Dukes of Hazzard․"
- Has to wear a fat suit for his role in "Dukes of Hazzard․"
- Once served as the conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Possessed the ability to fluently speak Japanese and Russian
- Served as a counterintelligence officer during the Korean War
Awards
- 1964Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor: nominated