William Hickey

Birth Name: William Edward Hickey

Date of Birth: September 19, 1927

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: June 29, 1997

Place of Death: New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*75% Irish
*25% German

William Hickey was an American actor. His many roles include the films Prizzi’s Honor, Bright Lights, Big City, Puppet Master, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, My Blue Heaven, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Mouse Hunt.

He was the son of Nora/Honora and Edward Hickey. He was raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn and Richmond Hill, Queens.

William’s paternal grandfather was named William David Hickey. William was born in New York, of Irish descent.

William’s paternal grandmother was named Emma Johanna/Theresa Miller (the daughter of Roseina G. Simmons). Emma was born in New York, to German parents. Roseina was born in Hessen.

William’s maternal grandfather was Philip Joseph O’Mara (the son of Philip O’Mara and Honora Callaghan). William’s grandfather Philip was born in New York, to Irish parents. William’s great-grandfather Philip was born in Emly, Tipperary, the son of John Mara and Margaret Fahy. Honora was born in Coolnadown, Limerick, the daughter of Patrick Callaghan and Margaret.

William’s maternal grandmother was Catherine Honora Woods (the daughter of Thomas Woods and Bridget Molloy). Catherine was born in New York, to Irish parents. Thomas was born in Queens County, the son of James Woods and Mary McCormick. Bridget was born in Kings County, the daughter of Patrick Molloy and Mary Harrington.

Sources: Genealogy of William Hickey – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of William Hickey (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

William Hickey on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org