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John Hillerman
American actor (–)
John Benedict Hillerman (December 20, – November 9, ) 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 to For his role as Higgins, Hillerman earned five Golden Globe nominations, winning in , and four Emmy nominations, winning in He retired from acting in
Early life and career
[edit]Hillerman was born in Denison, Texas, the son of Christopher Benedict Hillerman, a gas station owner, and Lenora Joan (née Medlinger).[1] He was the middle child with two sisters.[2] His father was the grandson of immigrants from Germany and Holland,[3][failed verification] and his mother the daughter of immigrants from Austria and Germany.[3][failed verification] He was a first cousin once removed of author Tony Hillerman. Hillerman developed an interest in opera at the age of ten, and traveled to Dallas to watch Metropolitan Opera productions.[4] He attended St. Xavier's Academy,[4] and after graduation, he attended the University of Texas at Austin for three years, majoring in journalism.[5]
Hillerman served four years in the United States Air Force (–), working
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John Hillerman
John Benedict Hillerman (December 20, November 9, ) was an American actor. He was born in Denison, Texas. He was known for his starring role as Jonathan Quayle Higgins III on the television show Magnum, P.I..[1] He starred in Chinatown and Blazing Saddles. He also starred in The Betty White Show. He won a Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award during his career. He retired in
Hillerman died on November 9, at his home in Houston, Texas of heart disease at the age of [2][3]
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John Hillerman Biography
Dec 20, Inception Place:
Denison, Texas, USA