Photo: Anne Sikking / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
James Sikking was a television actor, voice actor and film actor, born on March 5, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, United States. James Sikking died on July 13, 2024, aged 90. Education on record includes El Segundo High School.
My Take
James Sikking is one of those faces you recognize instantly even if the name takes a second. To me he embodies the reliable American character actor, the guy who made Lt. Howard Hunter on Hill Street Blues memorable and grounded Doogie Howser, M.D. as Dr. Howser. A career spanning six decades, from his start out of Los Angeles, tells you everything about his work ethic. I admire actors like him who never chased the spotlight but quietly elevated every ensemble they joined. He passed in 2024, and looking back, his run feels like a master class in showing up and delivering, decade after decade.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Sikking
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・シッキング
- Reading
- じぇーむず・しっきんぐ
- Born
- March 5, 1934 – July 13, 2024
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / voice actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- El Segundo High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James Sikking born?
Born March 5, 1934.
When did James Sikking die?
Died July 13, 2024, aged 90.
Where was James Sikking from?
James Sikking was from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What did James Sikking do?
James Sikking worked as actor, television actor, voice actor, film actor.
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