WILL LEE
Will Lee
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 6, 1908
Deathday: December 7, 1982
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Biography
William Lee (born William Lubovsky; August 6, 1908 – December 7, 1982) was an American actor who appeared in numerous television and film roles, but was best known for playing Mr. Hooper, the original store proprietor of the eponymous Hooper's Store. He was one of the four original human characters on Sesame Street, from the show's debut in November 1969 until his death on December 7, 1982, at the age of 74.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
Self (archive footage)
Mr. Hooper (uncredited) (archive footage)
Mr. Hooper (archive footage)
1983·
DanielThe Judge
1982·
Hit and RunJoseph Kahn
1980·
Playing for TimeShmuel
Mr. Hooper
Mr. Hooper
Mr. Hooper
Mr. Hooper (archive footage)
1974·
Nourish the BeastOld Man
1971·
Great PerformancesKon
Mr. Hooper
Waiter
1953·
Little FugitivePhotographer
1950·
ShakedownCabbie (uncredited)
1950·
BackfireCab Driver (uncredited)
1949·
They Live by NightJeweler
1948·
CasbahBegger
1942·
SaboteurRogers (uncredited)
1941·
Babes on BroadwayShorty, Drugstore Waiter / Cook (uncredited)
Herman the Druggist
1941·
Ball of Fire“Benny — the Creep”
1941·
Melody LaneMr. Russo