In the Heat of the Night (Main Character)
Carroll O’Connor
- 1989 Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Winner
- Golden Globes: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama – Nominee (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994)
Season 1
- Was friends with Sonny Mims for over 35 years (Road Kill)
Season 2
- Wife’s name was Anna (Prisoners)
- Attends Police Chiefs conference at Quantico (Fifteen Forever)
- Is at Quantico for a month (Ladybug, Ladybug)
Season 3
- His wife was Italian (Fairest of Them All)
- He can speak Italian (Fairest of Them All)
- Anna (wife) was an Italian war bride (Epitaph for a Lady)
- Took his wife back to Italy for a second honeymoon (Epitaph for a Lady)
- Learnt how to play darts in England (Epitaph for a Lady)
- Fought in North Africa, Sicily and Italy (Epitaph for a Lady)
- An army sergeant put the O. in his name – William O. Gillespie. Didn’t bother to take it away. (Bubba’s Baby)
Season 4
- Had a child that died before he could be a father (Lessons Learned)
- Is the godfather of the Tibbs’ twins (And Justice for Some)
- Son: Infant William ~ September 9 – September 10, 1950 (Quick Fix)
- Wife: Anna Katarina Gillespie ~ August 21, 1927 – September 9, 1950 (Quick Fix)
- His dog is named Beauregard (Shine on Sparta Moon)
Season 5
- Dog’s name is Beauregard (A Woman Much Admired)
Season 6
Season 7
- Birthday: 7 August
Season 8
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