John Hillerman

John Hillerman
Hillerman in The Betty White Show, 1977
Born(1932-12-20)December 20, 1932
DiedNovember 9, 2017(2017-11-09) (aged 84)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Texas at Austin
OccupationActor
Years active1957–1999
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Air Force
Years of service1953–1957
Rank Staff Sergeant
UnitStrategic Air Command

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. He retired from acting in 1999.


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