Quick Facts
Born:
1932-12-20
Birthplace:
Denison, Texas, USA
Credits:
79 Total Roles
John Hillerman
Acting
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Biography
John Benedict Hillerman (December 20, 1932 – November 9, 2017) was an American actor best known for his starring role as Jonathan Quayle Higgins III on the television series Magnum, P.I. that aired from 1980 to 1988. For his role as Higgins, Hillerman earned five Golden Globe nominations, winning in 1981, and four Emmy nominations, winning in 1987.
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Known For
Chinatown
Russ Yelburton
Blazing Saddles
Howard Johnson
High Plains Drifter
Bootmaker
Little House on the Prairie
Self
History of the World: Part I
Rich Man - The French Revolution
Paper Moon
Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin
The Last Picture Show
English teacher
Wonder Woman
Conrad Steigler
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Back in the Saddle MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1996 | A Very Brady Sequel MOVIE | Dr. Whitehead |
| 1996 | Sink the Bismarck! MOVIE | Narrator (Voice) |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self |
| 1990 | Hands of a Murderer MOVIE | Dr. John Watson |
| 1989 | Real Men Don't Eat Gummi Bears MOVIE | Pfarrer |
| 1989 | Around the World in 80 Days TV | Sir Francis Commarty |
| 1988 | Street of Dreams MOVIE | Raymond Kepler |
| 1987 | Assault and Matrimony MOVIE | Cyril |