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Larry Hagman

American actor (1931-2012) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 81

Larry Martin Hagman was an American actor, best known for playing ruthless oil baron J. R. Ewing in the 1978-1991 primetime television soap opera Dallas, and the handsome astronaut Major Anthony Nelson in the 1965-1970 sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.

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2012Died23 November 20122008Markus LanzSeries2004Dallas Reunion: The Return to SouthforkFilm2003Nip/TuckSeries, Burt Landau2000Menschen der WocheSeries1998Dallas: War of The EwingsFilm, Producer1996TFI FridaySeries1995NixonFilm, Jack Jones1989The SimpsonsSeries, Wallace Brady (voice)1982Deadly EncounterFilm, Sam Hooten1981Star on Hollywood Walk of FameAwardDas TraumschiffSeries, 1981Larry HagmanS.O.B.Film, 1981Dick Benson1978DallasSeries, DirectorSupermanFilm, 1978Major1976Mother, Jugs & SpeedFilm, Murdoch1974Harry and TontoFilm, Eddie1973ApplauseFilm, Bill Sampson1971A Howling in the WoodsFilm, Eddie Crocker1970Night GallerySeries, Cedric Acton (segment "The Housekeeper")1969Three's a CrowdFilm, Jim Carson1966The GroupFilm, Harald Peterson1965I Dream of JeannieSeries, Director1964Ensign PulverFilm, Billings1959Theatre World AwardAward1948BambiSeries1931Born21 September 1931

People around Larry

  • Fail Safe 1964
  • Superman 1978
  • Harry and Tonto 1974
  • Nixon 1995
  • The Eagle Has Landed 1976

Filmography 40

128 credits on file

Television 24

Awards

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame1981
Theatre World Award1959

About this person

Hagman had supporting roles in numerous films, including Fail-Safe, Harry and Tonto, S.O.B., Nixon, and Primary Colors. His television appearances also included guest roles on dozens of shows spanning from the late 1950s until his death, and a reprise of his signature role on the 2012 revival of Dallas. Hagman also worked as a television producer and director. He was the son of actress Mary Martin. Hagman underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 1995. He died on November 23, 2012, from complications of acute myeloid leukemia.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2012 · aged 81