Warren Oates

Warren Mercer Oates (July 5, 1928 – April 3, 1982) was an American actor best known for his performances in several films directed by Sam Peckinpah including The Wild Bunch (1969) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974). He starred in numerous films during the early 1970s which have since achieved cult status including The Hired Hand (1971), Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) and Race with the Devil (1975). Oates also portrayed John Dillinger in the biopic Dillinger (1973) and Sergeant Hulka in the comedy Stripes (1981).

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Oates Warren Mercer
Birth dateJuly 05, 1928
Birth nameWarren Mercer Oates
Birth place
Kentucky , Muhlenberg County Kentucky , Depoy Kentucky , United States , Depoy
cause of death
Myocardial infarction
Date of deathApril 03, 1982
Place of death
California , Los Angeles , United States
Spouse
Vickery Turner

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