Howard Caine
Biography
Howard Caine was an American actor who began studying acting in New York City after his family moved there from Nashville, Tennessee, when he was 13. After Navy service in World War II he studied drama at Columbia University, then appeared on Broadway in Wonderful Town, Inherit the Wind and Tiger at the Gates, and took over the role of Mr. Applegate in Damn Yankees from Ray Walston. His films included From the Terrace (1960), Pressure Point (1962), Alvarez Kelly (1966), Watermelon Man (1970) and 1776 (1972), along with television work such as Helter Skelter. He was best remembered as Major Wolfgang Hochstetter on the sitcom Hogan's Heroes. A banjo player and folk singer, he won trophies at banjo and fiddle contests. He died in 1993.
67years old at death
- Born Nashville
- Died North Hollywood
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 22 years1960 to 1982
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A role that slipped away
Caine took over the role of Mr. Applegate in the original Broadway production of Damn Yankees, succeeding Ray Walston in the part.
A change of course
Caine was in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946, serving in the Pacific Theatre against the Japanese during World War II. Afterward he studied drama at Columbia University and graduated summa cum laude.
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Worked with
Howard Caine shares two films with Patrick O'Neal, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Peter H. HuntDirector, 1 film, 1972
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James FargoDirector, 1 film, 1982
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Mark RobsonDirector, 1 film, 1960
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