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
Blazing Saddles
High Plains Drifter
The Last Picture Show
Paper Moon
Up the Creek
What's Up, Doc?
Lucky Lady
Lawman
The Day of the Locust

Top Movie Credits

Chinatown Russ Yelburton
Blazing Saddles Howard Johnson
The Last Picture Show English teacher
Paper Moon Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin
Up the Creek Dean Burch
What's Up, Doc? Hotel Manager
Lucky Lady Christy McTeague
Lawman Totts