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John Hillerman

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He developed his British accent for Magnum, P.I. by watching and listening to the performances of Laurence Olivier. See more trivia »

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John Benedict Hillerman
in Denison, Texas, USA
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1996 A Very Brady Sequel
Dr. Whitehead
 
1993 Berlin Break (TV series)
John J. MacKenzie
 
1986-1992 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Edgar Greenstreet / Jonathan Higgins
– Murder on Madison Avenue (1992) … Edgar Greenstreet
– Magnum on Ice (1986) … Jonathan Higgins
 
1990-1991 Valerie (TV series)
Lloyd Hogan
– Ho, Ho, Hogans (1991) … Lloyd Hogan
– Isn't It Romantic? (1991) … Lloyd Hogan
– A Family Affair (1991) … Lloyd Hogan
– A Sneaking Suspicion (1991) … Lloyd Hogan
– The Best of Friends, Worst of Times (1990) … Lloyd Hogan
See all 13 episodes »
 
1990 Hands of a Murderer (TV movie)
Dr. John Watson
 
1989 Real Men Don't Eat Gummi Bears
Padre
 
1989 Around the World in 80 Days (TV mini-series)
Sir Francis Commarty
– Episode #1.2 (1989) … Sir Francis Commarty
– Episode #1.1 (1989) … Sir Francis Commarty
– Episode #1.3 … Sir Francis Commarty
 
1988 Street of Dreams (TV movie)
Raymond Kepler
 
1980-1988 Magnum, P.I. (TV series)
Higgins / Father Paddy McGuinness / Sam Caldwell / …
– Resolutions: Part I (1988) … Higgins
– Resolutions: Part II (1988) … Higgins
– Transitions (1988) … Higgins
– Legend of the Lost Art (1988) … Higgins
– The Great Hawaiian Adventure Company (1988) … Higgins
See all 158 episodes »
 
1987 Assault and Matrimony (TV movie)
Cyril
 
1984 Up the Creek
Dean Burch
 
1984 Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link (video short)
The Host
 
1979-1983 The Love Boat (TV series)
Ed Hartnett / Manfred Benusse
– The Last Case/Looking for Mr. Wilson/Love on Strike (1983) … Manfred Benusse
– The Critical Success/The Love Lamp Is Lit/Take My Boy Friend, Please/Rent a Family/The Man in Her Life: Part 1 (1979) … Ed Hartnett
– The Critical Success/The Love Lamp Is Lit/Take My Boy Friend, Please/Rent a Family/The Man in Her Life: Part 2 (1979) … Ed Hartnett
 
1982 Little Gloria... Happy at Last (TV movie)
Maury Paul
 
1982 Simon & Simon (TV series)
Jonathan Higgins
– Emeralds Are Not a Girl's Best Friend (1982) … Jonathan Higgins
 
1982 Tales of the Gold Monkey (TV series)
Monocle
– Tales of the Gold Monkey: Part 1 (1982) … Monocle
– Tales of the Gold Monkey: Part 2 (1982) … Monocle
 
1981 History of the World: Part I
Rich Man - The French Revolution
 
1976-1980 One Day at a Time (TV series)
Mr. Connors
– The Amarillo Connection (1980) … Mr. Connors
– Connor's Crisis (1980) … Mr. Connors
– Old Horizons (1980) … Mr. Connors
– Et tu, Ann? (1979) … Mr. Connors
– The Traveling Salesperson (1977) … Mr. Connors
See all 6 episodes »
 
1980 Lou Grant (TV series)
Sturbridge
– Pack (1980) … Sturbridge
 
1980 Nobody's Perfect (TV series)
– It Was a Very Good Year (1980)
 
1980 Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (TV series)
William Whitney
– Diamonds Aren't Forever (1980) … William Whitney
 
1980 Hart to Hart (TV series)
Victor Sutter
– Cruise at Your Own Risk (1980) … Victor Sutter
 
1980 Battles: The Murder That Wouldn't Die (TV movie)
Paul Harrison
 
1980 Marathon (TV movie)
Greg
 
1980 Young Maverick (TV series)
McBurney
– Makin' Tracks (1980) … McBurney
 
1980 Soap (TV series)
Minister
– Episode #3.12 (1980) … Minister
 
1979 Sunburn
Webb
 
1979 Beanes of Boston (TV movie)
John Peacock
 
1979 Institute for Revenge (TV movie)
Voice of I.F.R. (uncredited)
 
1978-1979 Flying High (TV series)
Herron / Richter
– Ladies of the Night (1979) … Richter
– Fear of Cheesecake (1978) … Herron
 
1978 Betrayal (TV movie)
Victor Slavin
 
1978 Little House on the Prairie (TV series)
Sterling Murdock
– Harriet's Happenings (1978) … Sterling Murdock
 
1978 A Guide for the Married Woman (TV movie)
Marvin
 
1976-1978 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Donald Blair / Nelson Bodine
– A Stranger in His Grave (1978) … Nelson Bodine
– Man on Fire (1976) … Donald Blair
 
1977-1978 The Betty White Show (TV series)
John Elliot
– The Stunt Woman (1978) … John Elliot
– Play Misty for John (1978) … John Elliot
– Fletcher's Decision (1977) … John Elliot
– Joyce's Wedding (1977) … John Elliot
– Joyce, the Matchmaker (1977) … John Elliot
See all 14 episodes »
 
1977 Kill Me If You Can (TV movie)
George Davis
 
1977 Relentless (TV movie)
Major Leo Hargit
 
1977 Audrey Rose
Scott Velie
 
1977 Delvecchio (TV series)
Dr. Augustus Hamilton
– Licensed to Kill (1977) … Dr. Augustus Hamilton
 
1976 Wonder Woman (TV series)
Conrad Steigler
– Wonder Woman vs Gargantua (1976) … Conrad Steigler
 
1976 Serpico (TV series)
Raoul Christie
– Rapid Fire (1976) … Raoul Christie
 
1976 The Invasion of Johnson County (TV movie)
Major Walcott
 
1975-1976 Ellery Queen (TV series)
Simon Brimmer
– The Adventure of the Tyrant of Tin Pan Alley (1976) … Simon Brimmer
– The Adventure of the Two-Faced Woman (1976) … Simon Brimmer
– The Adventure of the Black Falcon (1976) … Simon Brimmer
– The Adventure of the Pharaoh's Curse (1975) … Simon Brimmer
– The Adventure of Veronica's Veils (1975) … Simon Brimmer
See all 8 episodes »
 
1975 Lucky Lady
McTeague
 
1975 The Bob Crane Show (TV series)
Dean Harrington
– The Son of the Campus Capers (1975) … Dean Harrington
 
1975 The Day of the Locust
Ned Grote
 
1972-1975 Mannix (TV series)
J.H. Morell / Larry Lawton / Norman Thompson
– Search for a Dead Man (1975) … Norman Thompson
– Silent Target (1973) … J.H. Morell
– Light and Shadow (1972) … Larry Lawton
 
1975 At Long Last Love
Rodney James
 
1974 The Law (TV movie)
Thomas Q. Rachel
 
1974 Chinatown
Yelburton
 
1974 The Nickel Ride
Carl
 
1974 Kojak (TV series)
Mark Gallant
– The Only Way Out (1974) … Mark Gallant
 
1974 The Last Angry Man (TV movie)
Tree Inspector
 
1974 Blazing Saddles
Howard Johnson
 
1974 Maude (TV series)
Drunk
– The Commuter Station (1974) … Drunk
 
1973 The Naked Ape
Psychiatrist
 
1973 Paper Moon
Deputy Hardin/Jess Hardin
 
1973 High Plains Drifter
Bootmaker
 
1973 The Thief Who Came to Dinner
Edmund Lasker
 
1972 The Outside Man
Department store manager
 
1972 The Sixth Sense (TV series)
Adrian Weems
– Once Upon a Chilling (1972) … Adrian Weems
 
1972 Skyjacked
Walter Brandt
 
1972 The Great Man's Whiskers (TV movie)
Major Underwood
 
1972 The Carey Treatment
Jenkins
 
1972 What's Up, Doc?
Hotel Manager
 
1971 Honky
 
1971 The Last Picture Show
Teacher
 
1971 Sweet, Sweet Rachel (TV movie)
Medical Examiner
 
1971 Lawman
Totts
 
1970 They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
Reporter (uncredited)
 
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1975 At Long Last Love (performer: "But In The Morning No", "Friendship")
 
Show ShowSelf (16 titles)
1996 Sink the Bismarck (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
1989 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 February 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1987 CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986 CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 The 37th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
 
1985 The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1984 CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1984 An American Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself - Host
– Mary Kawena Pukui (1984) … Himself - Host
 
1984 The 36th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series & Presenter
 
1983 The 40th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1982 The 34th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Lead Actress/Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1982 The 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Winner
 
1978 Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Betty White (TV movie)
Himself - Comedian
 
1975 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 September 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 At Long Last Cole (TV movie)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2005 Tvist (TV series)
 
1990 Quantum Leap (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Henry IV, Part II (1960). Historical drama (revival). See more »

Publicity Listings:

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Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on Magnum, P.I. co-star Tom Selleck] "The biggest boy scout in America. See more »

Trivia:

He developed his British accent for Magnum, P.I. by watching and listening to the performances of Laurence Olivier. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius