Bill Hindman

William "Bill" Hindman (July 15, 1922 – July 9, 1999) was a veteran American actor primarily in the major professional theatres in South Florida. He also appeared in New York City theater. Hindman, however, was best known for his role as the older, good-humored Coach Goodenough in 1980s teen film trilogy Porky's.

Bill Hindman
Born(1922-07-15)July 15, 1922
Toledo, Ohio
DiedJuly 9, 1999(1999-07-09) (aged 76)
Hialeah, Florida
OccupationActor

Hindman won a Carbonell Award, a prestigious award given to actors in South Florida, for his appearance in John DeGroot's Papa, in which he played the role of Ernest Hemingway.

Hindman, a Toledo, OH native raised in Columbus, began acting while attending high school at the former North High School there and continued acting while majoring in Chinese at The Ohio State University. After his discharge from the United States Marine Corps during World War II, he worked at Columbus' WCOL radio (also see WCOL-FM) and at WLW-C (now WCMH-TV), the city's NBC affiliate.

Hindman was the father of Miami Herald theatre critic Christine Dolen. He was also the brother of Hugh Hindman, former Ohio State University Athletic Director best known for terminating the employment of legendary Ohio State University football coach Woody Hayes in 1978.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1980The PilotRoger
1981Nobody's PerfektCar Salesman
1981Porky'sCoach Goodenough
1981Absence of MalicePriest
1983Porky's II: The Next DayCoach Goodenough
1983Easy MoneyButler on Yacht
1983A Night in HeavenRussel
1985Porky's Revenge!Coach Goodenough
1986The Whoopee BoysGrafspee
1987Scared StiffDr. Ben Brightman(final film role)
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