John Hillerman

Born: 1932-12-20

Birthplace: Denison, Texas, USA

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
High Plains Drifter
Blazing Saddles
Paper Moon
The Last Picture Show
History of the World: Part I
What's Up, Doc?
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
Up the Creek
Lucky Lady

Top Movie Credits

Chinatown Russ Yelburton
Blazing Saddles Howard Johnson
Paper Moon Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin
The Last Picture Show English teacher
History of the World: Part I Rich Man - The French Revolution
What's Up, Doc? Hotel Manager
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! Reporter (uncredited)
Up the Creek Dean Burch
Lucky Lady Christy McTeague