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Cult 80s Icon's Star Audition Secret Revealed
6 Sep
Summary
- William Katt, star of 'The Greatest American Hero', was seen in Los Angeles.
- Katt almost played Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars film.
- His parents were also famous television performers from the 1950s.
William Katt, widely recognized for his role as Ralph Hinkley in the 1980s cult TV series 'The Greatest American Hero,' was recently seen in Los Angeles. The 75-year-old actor has a notable Hollywood lineage, as both his parents were television stars in the 1950s.
Before achieving TV fame, Katt was on the verge of joining a major film franchise, having auditioned for the part of Luke Skywalker in 'Star Wars.' Ultimately, Mark Hamill secured the role. Katt also appeared in Brian De Palma's 1976 horror film 'Carrie' and a 2008 episode of 'Heroes.'
'The Greatest American Hero,' which aired for three seasons, featured Katt as a teacher who gains superpowers. Despite the series' cancellation, its theme song, 'Believe It or Not,' became a hit. Katt also co-starred with his mother, Barbara Hale, in a 'Perry Mason' TV movie series.
