James B. Sikking
James B. Sikking | |
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![]() Sikking at The Athenaeum Hotel, London, England | |
Born | James Barrie Sikking March 5, 1934 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | July 13, 2024 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 90)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1954–2012 |
Spouse | Florine Sikking |
Children | 3 |
James Barrie Sikking (March 5, 1934 – July 13, 2024) was an American actor, best known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s TV series Hill Street Blues.[1][2]
Early years
James Barrie Sikking was born in Los Angeles on March 5, 1934,[3] to Andy and Sue (née Paxton) Sikking. His mother co-founded Santa Monica's Unity-by-the-Sea Church. He graduated from UCLA in 1959.[4]
Career
Sikking starred on the ABC TV series Doogie Howser, M.D. as Dr. David Howser[5]: 278 and on the 1997 drama series Brooklyn South as Captain Stan Jonas.[5] Sikking appeared as Sergeant (later promoted to Lieutenant) Howard Hunter on Hill Street Blues from 1981 to 1987. He also portrayed Geoffrey St. James on the NBC comedy Turnabout[5]: 1113 and voiced General Gordon in Invasion America. He was sometimes credited as James Sikking or Jim Sikking in some of his earlier roles on film and TV.
His film work includes The Competition, Outland, Up the Creek, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Narrow Margin, and Point Blank. Sikking's film career started in 1955. Sikking starred in the 1992 TV movie Doing Time on Maple Drive. He has made guest appearances on many TV series including Perry Mason, Rawhide, The Fugitive, Bonanza, The Outer Limits, General Hospital, The Incredible Hulk, Here Come the Brides, Mannix, The Rockford Files, The Bob Newhart Show, Hogan's Heroes, Rich Man, Poor Man Book II, Hunter, and Batman Beyond.
Personal life
Sikking married his second wife, cookbook author Florine Sikking (née Caplan), in 1962. They had three children.[6]
Sikking died of complications from dementia at his home in Los Angeles on July 13, 2024, at the age of 90.[7]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1955 | Five Guns West | Union Sergeant | Uncredited |
1964 | The Strangler | Police Sketch Artist | |
1964 | The Carpetbaggers | Reporter | Uncredited |
1965 | Von Ryan's Express | American Soldier | Uncredited |
1967 | In Like Flint | Secret Service Member | Uncredited |
1967 | Point Blank | Hired Gun | |
1969 | Charro! | Gunner | |
1969 | Daddy's Gone A-Hunting | Joe Menchell | |
1971 | The Night God Screamed | Deacon Paul | |
1971 | Escape from the Planet of the Apes | Control Room Officer | Uncredited |
1971 | Chandler | Bogardy | Scenes deleted |
1972 | The Magnificent Seven Ride! | Andy Hayes | |
1972 | The New Centurions | Sgt. Anders | |
1973 | Scorpio | Harris | |
1974 | The Terminal Man | Ralph Friedman | |
1978 | Capricorn One | Control Room Man | |
1979 | The Electric Horseman | Dietrich | |
1980 | Ordinary People | Ray | |
1980 | The Competition | Brudenell | |
1981 | Outland | Sergeant Montone | |
1983 | The Star Chamber | Harold Lewin | |
1984 | Up the Creek | Tozer | |
1984 | Star Trek III: The Search for Spock | Captain Styles | |
1985 | Morons from Outer Space | Raymond Laribee | |
1986 | Soul Man | Bill Watson | |
1990 | Narrow Margin | Nelson | |
1991 | Final Approach | Jason Halsey | |
1993 | The Pelican Brief | Denton Voyles | |
1994 | Dead Badge | Wheeler, Aaron Feld | |
1995 | Whisper of the Heart | Seiya Tsukishima (voice) | English dub |
2005 | Fever Pitch | Doug Meeks | |
2008 | Made of Honor | Reverend Foote | |
2012 | Just an American | Dr. Hanover |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1961 | Perry Mason | Bert Springer | Episode: "The Case of the Misguided Missile" |
1963 | Combat! | American POW | Episode: "The Long Way Home" |
1963–1964 | The Outer Limits | Botany, Orderly | 2 episodes |
1964–1966 | The Fugitive | Deputy Marsh, Bert, Leonard Taft | 3 episodes |
1967 | The Invaders | William Taft | Episode: "Valley of the Shadow" |
1967 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. | Colonel Richardon | Episode: "The Show Must Go On" |
1967–1968 | Bonanza | Jack Rimbau, Kevin Maco | 2 episodes |
1968 | Adam-12 | Tex | Episode: "Log 72: El Presidente" |
1968–1969 | Hogan's Heroes | Private Berger, Gestapo Officer | 2 episodes |
1972 | The Astronaut | Higgins | Television film |
1972 | Mission: Impossible | Wilson | Episode: "Committed" |
1972 | Family Flight | Second Controller | Television film |
1972–1973 | Room 222 | Albert Kramer | 2 episodes |
1973 | M*A*S*H | Finance Officer | Episode: "Tuttle" |
1973 | The President's Plane Is Missing | Dunbar's Aide | Television film |
1974 | Columbo | Policeman | Episode: "Publish or Perish"; uncredited |
1976 | Ellery Queen | Mike Hewitt | Episode: "The Adventure of Sinister Scenario" |
1977 | The Feather & Father Gang | Bricklaw | Episode: "Never Con a Killer" |
1977 | Little House on the Prairie | Mr. Franklin | Episode: "To Live with Fear" |
1977–1978 | Hawaii Five-O | George Cameron, Oscar Ross | 2 episodes |
1978 | A Woman Called Moses | McCracken | 2 episodes |
1981–1987 | Hill Street Blues | Howard Hunter | Main cast |
1986 | L.A. Law | Party Guest | Episode: "Pilot"; uncredited |
1986 | Dress Gray | Clifford Bassett | 2 episodes |
1987 | Police Story: The Freeway Killings | Marit Cameron | Television film |
1988 | Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss | Television film | |
1989 | Around the World in 80 Days | Jenks | 3 episodes |
1989 | The Final Days | Elliot Richardson | Television film |
1989–1993 | Doogie Howser, M.D. | David Howser | Main cast |
1990 | Cop Rock | Howard Hunter | Episode: "Cop-a-Felliac"; uncredited |
1992 | Doing Time on Maple Drive | Phil Carter | Television film |
1995 | In Pursuit of Honor | Douglas MacArthur | Television film |
1995 | Tyson | Bill Clayton | Television film |
1997 | Aaahh!!! Real Monsters | Dr. Carson (voice) | Episode: "Nuclear and Present Danger"[8] |
1998 | Invasion America | General Gordon (voice) | 13 episodes |
1999–2000 | Batman Beyond | Harry Caulder, Foreman (voice) | 2 episodes[8] |
2000 | Rocket Power | Vice Principal Healy (voice) | 2 episodes |
2001 | Submerged | Cyrus Cole | Television film |
2012 | The Closer | Edward Crosby | Episode: "Hostile Witness" |
References
- ^ Bentley, Rick (April 23, 2014). "James Sikking talks 'Hill Street Blues' on release of box set". The Fresno Bee. Archived from the original on November 19, 2014.
- ^ Berk, Dr. Nancy (May 8, 2014). "Showbiz Analysis with Hill Street Blues' James Sikking". Parade.
- ^ "James Sikking". Encyclopedia.com. Cengage. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "Notable Alumni Actors". UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ^ a b c Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. pp. 139–140. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ "Florine Sikking". Goodreads. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ Garner, Glenn. "James B. Sikking Dies: 'Hill Street Blues', 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' Actor Was 90". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "James B. Sikking (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved July 15, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.