Son of Edward & Nora Hickey. Best known as the ancient Mafia don in Die Ehre der Prizzis (1985), Hickey had a long, distinguished career in film, television, and the stage. Began career as a child actor on the variety stage. Made Broadway debut as walk-on in George Bernard Shaw 's "Saint Joan" (1951 production, starring Uta Hagen ). Performed often ...