Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Stage actor, Husbandry worker, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Depoy, Kentucky, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Vickery Turner (1969-1974)
Education
University of Louisville, Louisville Male High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Indo-European (*h₂wer-)
Popularity
Tier B -- 26,677 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 30
Career
Career spanning 24 years (1959-1983)
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Year context
Born in 1928 -- Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin; Calvin Coolidge was US president
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Filmography (31)
Biography
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Warren Oates?
Warren Oates was born on and passed away on at the age of 53.
Where was Warren Oates born?
Warren Oates was born in Depoy, Kentucky, USA.
What movies or shows has Warren Oates been in?
Warren Oates has 31 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tough Enough (1983), The Border (1982), Stripes (1981), 1941 (1979), True Grit: A Further Adventure (1978).
What is Warren Oates known for?
Warren Oates is primarily known as an actor. Warren Mercer Oates (July 5, 1928 – April 3, 1982) was an American actor best known for his performances in several films directed by Sam…
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