Will Lee
An image from A Sesame Street Christmas Carol, one of the productions that also features Will Lee.
Will Lee

Will Lee

August 6, 1908 — Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

William Lee (born William Lubovsky; August 6, 1908 – December 7, 1982) was an American actor who appeared in numerous television and film roles, but was best known for playing Mr. Hooper, the original store proprietor of the eponymous Hooper's Store. He was one of the four original human characters on Sesame Street, from the show's debut in November 1969 until his death on December 7, 1982, at the age of 74.

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Little Fugitive

Little Fugitive

1953

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006

Hit and Run

Hit and Run

1982