William Katt

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Biography

He went on to appear in such films as the surfer feature "Big Wednesday" (1978), the Western prequel "Butch and Sundance: The Early Years" (1979) and the horror film "House" (1986). Much of Katt's subsequent feature work has been released direct to video.

On the small screen, Katt made his debut as star of the fantasy series "The Greatest American Hero" (ABC, 1981-83), playing a mild-mannered school teacher who is endowed with super human …

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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Born

February 16, 1951

Career Milestones

1999

Feature directorial debut, "The Clean and Narrow"; also co-wrote script

Had recurring role on "Models Inc." (Fox)

1991

Had featured role on the short-lived series "Good Sports" (CBS)

1989

Star of short-lived TV series, "Top of the Hill"

1986

Regular role in a series, "Our House"

1985

Co-starred with his mother Barbara Hale in a series of Perry Mason reunion TV-movies beginning with "Perry Mason Returns"

1982

TV-movie debut, "The Rainmaker"

1981

TV debut as star of fantasy series, "The Greatest American Hero"

1978

First starring role in a feature, "Big Wednesday"

1976

Breakout role in a feature, "Carrie"

1971

Feature debut, "The Late Liz"

Did six year stint in the US Air National Guard

Stage acting debut at the South Coast Repertory Theater in "We Bombed in New Haven"

Grew up in Southern California