James B. Sikking
American actor (1934-2024)
James Barrie Sikking (March 5, 1934 – July 13, 2024) was an American actor known for his Emmy Award-nominated role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s NBC TV series Hill Street Blues.[1] He also starred on the ABC TV series Doogie Howser, M.D. as Dr. David Howser.
James B. Sikking | |
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 Sikking at The Athenaeum Hotel, London, England | |
| Born | James Barrie Sikking March 5, 1934 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 2024 (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Problems caused by dementia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1955–2012 |
| Spouse | Florine Sikking |
| Children | 3 |
Sikking married his second wife, cookbook author Florine Sikking (née Caplan), in 1962. They had three children.[2]
Sikking died of problems caused by dementia at his home in Los Angeles, California on July 13, 2024, at the age of 90.[3]
References
change- ↑ "'Hill Street Blues' cast reflects on show's impact". USA Today.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Florine Sikking". Goodreads. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ↑ Garner, Glenn. "James B. Sikking Dies: 'Hill Street Blues', 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' Actor Was 90". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
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