- Aug 02, 2016 Bill Hickman is best known for being the stone face hit-man looking at rear-view in his black ’68 Dodge Charger from the 1968 film Bullitt. Born William Hickman in 1921, Hickman was a stuntman with a forte for making a car or motorcycle do whatever a film director could dream up.
- The actor is better known for his prowess as a stunt driver. His work in Bullitt (1968) is legendary where he drove the black Dodge Charger 440 Magnum that was pursued by Steve McQueen in his Ford Mustang 390 G.T. For his reputation earned on Bullitt, Hickman was hired by William Friedkin for The French Connection (1971).
- Jun 26, 2020 His name was Bill Hickman and he may well have been the most fearless movie stunt driver of them all. Born in 1921 and a native Los Angeleno, Hickman’s first break came in 1953’s Marlon Brando.
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Wikipedia lists Bill Hickman as a: 'stunt driver, actor, and stunt coordinator from the 1950s through to the late 1970s'. This could probably describe a few people but, according to those who worked with him, Hickman was in a class by himself - especially when it involved getting behind a. Stuntman, stunt driver and later, stunt coordinator Bill Hickman was one of those people who remained virtually anonymous during his lifetime, but is responsible for some of cinema’s most iconic, and hair-raising moments.
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American Actor Bill Hickman was born William Warde Hickman on 25th January, 1921 in Los Angeles,California USA and passed away on 24th Feb 1986 Indio, California, USA aged 65. He is most remembered for The French Connection. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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Total | 1 | 15 years, 5 months | - | - |
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First Name | William |
Middle Name | Warde |
Last Name | Hickman |
Full Name at Birth | William Warde Hickman |
Alternative Name | William Warde Hickman, William Hickman, Bill Hickman |
Age | 65 (age at death) years |
Birthday | 25th January, 1921 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles,California USA |
Died | 24th February, 1986 |
Place of Death | Indio, California, USA |
Cause of Death | Cancer |
Build | Average |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Brown - Light |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Ethnicity | White |
Nationality | American |
Occupation Text | Stunt driver, actor, and stunt coordinator |
Occupation | Actor |
Claim to Fame | The French Connection |
Year(s) Active | 1943–1977 |
William Hickman (January 25, 1921 – February 24, 1986) was an American professional stunt driver, stunt coordinator and actor in the U.S. Film industry. He is considered one of the film industry's most accomplished stunt drivers. In a film career spanning from the 1950s through to the late 1970s, his body of work included films such as Bullitt, The French Connection and The Seven-Ups.
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What is Bill Hickman's full name?
William Warde Hickman Form gui editor patch.
How old was Bill Hickman when died?
65
When did Bill Hickman die?
February 24, 1986
Why did Bill Hickman die?
Cancer
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What color are Bill Hickman's eyes?
Brown - Dark
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What is Bill Hickman's ethnicity?
White
What is Bill Hickman's occupation?
Stunt driver, actor, stunt coordinator
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William 'Bill' Hickman (January 25, 1921 – February 24, 1986) was a stunt driver, actor, and stunt coordinator from the 1950s through to the late 1970s. Hickman played a major role in terms of development and execution in three of the greatest movie car chase sequences of all time: Bullitt, The French Connection and The Seven-Ups, all shot on actual city streets.