Sorrell Booke

About

Sorrell Booke January 4, 1930 – February 11, 1994) was an American actor. He found his calling early in life, like most actors, when his family encouraged him to entertain relatives by doing impressions and telling jokes. He went on to study at Yale and Columbia University, and mastered five languages. During the Korean War, Booke worked in counter-intelligence where his lingual talents served him well. His intelligence and subtlety are often overlooked when considering his signature role as Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg during his run on The Dukes of Hazzard (1979). He died of cancer in 1994, just after his 64th birthday.

Known for

ColumboSeries • 1971The Love BoatSeries • 1977M*A*S*HSeries • 1972IronsideSeries • 1967Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974Mission: ImpossibleSeries • 1966Full HouseSeries • 1987NewhartSeries • 1982Tom & Jerry Kids ShowSeries • 1990Dr. KildareSeries • 1961CannonSeries • 1971Naked CitySeries • 1958The F.B.I.Series • 1965Route 66Series • 1960All in the FamilySeries • 1971The Dukes of HazzardSeries • 1979The Bob Newhart ShowSeries • 1972GunsmokeSeries • 1955The Streets of San FranciscoSeries • 1972Good TimesSeries • 1974Police StorySeries • 1973Room 222Series • 1969SoapSeries • 1977