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William Katt
William Theodore Katt is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his starring role as Ralph Hinkley/Hanley on the ABC television series The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983).
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Born 16 February 1951 · Q1336685
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2013· 1 entry
Katt played himself in the spoof film Paranormal Movie directed by Kevin Farley
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2010· 1 entry
During season 6, Katt guest starred as C
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2004· 1 entry
Presented one of the Association of Surfing Professionals awards at their annual World Championship Tour ceremony to wild applause from the crowd of professional surfers
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1993· 1 entry
And has a daughter with her, Dakota, as well as a stepson, Andrew
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1982· 1 entry
Due to the success of the first season of The Greatest American Hero, Katt signed to MCA and released a soft rock album, Secret Smiles under the name Billy Katt
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1981· 1 entry
Katt was cast as the title role in a filmed version of the Broadway musical comedy Pippin, which received mixed reviews
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1979· 1 entry
And they have two sons, Clayton and Emerson
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1978· 1 entry
Appeared as Barlow, a young surfer, in the John Milius drama film Big Wednesday opposite Jan-Michael Vincent and Gary Busey
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1951· 1 entry
Born 1951-02-16.
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