Sorrell Booke

American actor (1930–1994)

Sorrell Booke (January 4, 1930 – February 11, 1994) was an American actor.[1] He was best known for his role as corrupt politician Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg in the television show The Dukes of Hazzard.[2]

Sorrell Booke
1974 publicity photo
Born(1930-01-04)January 4, 1930
DiedFebruary 11, 1994(1994-02-11) (aged 64)
Cause of deathColorectal cancer
Resting placeHillside Memorial Park Cemetery
EducationColumbia University (BA)
Yale University (MFA)
OccupationActor
Years active1939–1994
SpouseMiranda Knickerbocker (1958–1973; divorced)
Children2

References change

  1. Cauthorn, Robert S. (9 February 1984). "Character Actor Sorrell Booke is High on Hogg Despite it All". Arizona Daily Star. p. 8. Retrieved 21 June 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Collins, Glenn (February 15, 1994). "Sorrell Booke, A TV Actor, 64; Was Boss Hogg". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 13, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2011.