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 Sergeant Hulka in the box office hit Stripes (1981).

Warren Oates has built a filmography of 13 credits over a career spanning from 1958 to 1983.

Warren Oates's most notable role to date came in Badlands (1974), where he played Holly's Father. He also appeared in The Wild Bunch (1969) as Lyle Gorch. Most recently appeared in In the Heat of the Night (1967) as Deputy Sam Wood.

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