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James Sikking

ジェームズ・シッキング　/　じぇーむず・しっきんぐ

American actor

March 5, 1934 – July 13, 2024　・　Los Angeles, California, United States

California
actor
television actor
voice actor

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.

Overview

James Barrie Sikking (March 5, 1934 – July 13, 2024) was an American actor, best known for his roles as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s television series Hill Street Blues and Dr. David Howser on Doogie Howser, M.D. His career spanned six decades.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Pisces / Dog
Origin: Los Angeles, California, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: actor / television actor / voice actor / film actor

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: El Segundo High School
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E3%82%BA%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%83%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0

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