Warren Mercer Oates (July 5, 1928 – April 3, 1982)
Actor Warren Oates was best known for his roles 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 Sergeant Hulka in Stripes (1981).
Gunsmoke episode, "Circus Trick" from 1965
Warren Oates in Stripes
My dad met Warren after world war II. And it’s funny
he wanted my dad to come with him to Hollywood
and become a star after they had a fight in a bar.
My dad always laughed about that.
A great actor who I thought didn’t get proper credit for his work. They don’t make them like this anymore!