
Stripes
Sgt. Hulka

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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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60 acting credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.

Sgt. Hulka

Braddock

Holly's Father

Lyle Gorch

Deputy Sam Wood

Colbee

Col. 'Madman' Maddox

Henry Hammond

O.W. Hadley

Frank

Floyd Moon

G.T.O.

Muff Potter

Specs O'Keefe

Billy Packer

Leo Jenks

Willett Gashade

John Dillinger

Red

Harley Williams (uncredited)

Matthew Sebanek

Jace

Marty Gough

Dave Reilly

Corporal

Seaman Kovacs

Hammond Maxwell

Jake Remy

Self (archive footage)

James Neese

Eddie Diamond

Walter Charlie

Alfred Fisher

Michael Kramer

Arch Harris

Harmonica Player (uncredited)

Angus Duren

Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn

Billy

2nd Card Player

Nichol Dance

Col. Willoughby

Celebrity Sportsman

Chandler

Reese Ford

Frank Mansfield

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)