William Hootkins

Biography

William Michael Hootkins was born on July 5, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, and later moved to London, England, where he lived until 2002. He trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and attended Princeton University, where he learned Mandarin Chinese. Notable roles include his portrayal of Jek Porkins in "Star Wars" (1977), Major Eaton in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981), and a corrupt police lieutenant in "Batman".