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2017-11-10 -Obits-

Veteran actor and Magnum, PI favorite John Hillerman passes away at the age of 84

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Posted by Skidmark 2017-11-10 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Hillerman was born in Denison, Texas

Hillerman served four years in the United States Air Force (1953-1957), working in maintenance in a B-36 wing of the Strategic Air Command, and achieving the rank of sergeant.[4][6] He became interested in acting after working with a theatrical group in Fort Worth during his service: "I was bored with barracks life. I got into [acting] to meet people in town. A light went on."[4] After his 1957 discharge, he moved to New York City, to study at the American Theatre Wing, and performed in professional theater for the next twelve years, in productions such as Henry IV, Part 2 and The Great God Brown.[7] Despite starring in over 100 lead roles,[4] Hillerman was unable to make a living as a stage actor, and he moved to Hollywood in 1969.[4][6]

Posted by Woodrow 2017-11-10 08:48|| 2017-11-10 08:48|| Front Page Top

#2 "Higgy Baby" as TC called him..affected a great Brit accent and was excellent in Blazing Saddles.

RIP and thanks for your service

Posted by Warthog 2017-11-10 10:57|| 2017-11-10 10:57|| Front Page Top

#3 RIP.

Love Magnum PI, been watching my DVD box set, loved Hillerman in it.

Posted by charger 2017-11-10 12:47|| 2017-11-10 12:47|| Front Page Top

#4 Magnum PI was a good series. Higgins (Hillerman) thanks for your service and some good entertainment. RIP

Posted by JohnQC 2017-11-10 17:24|| 2017-11-10 17:24|| Front Page Top

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