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William Edward Hickey (September 19, 1927 – June 29, 1997) was an American actor. He was best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Don Corrado Prizzi in the John Huston 1985 film Prizzi's Honor, as well as the voice of Dr. Finklestein in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
William Hickey was an American character actor known for his gravelly voice, eccentric performances, and his prolific work in theater, film, and television.
He is primarily recognized for his Academy Award-nominated performance as Don Corrado Prizzi in Prizzi's Honor and for voicing Dr. Finkelstein in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Yes, he had a deep background in theater, making his Broadway debut in the early 1950s and continuing to work on stage throughout his career.
His final on-screen appearance was in the 1997 comedy MouseHunt, released shortly after his death. Find his filmography on Mood.