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James B. Sikking

5th March 1934 Los Angeles, California, United States Acting

James B. Sikking (March 5, 1934 - July 13, 2024) was an American actor known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s NBC TV series Hill Street Blues. He also starred on the ABC TV series Doogie Howser, M.D. as Dr. David Howser and on the short-lived 1997 CBS drama series Brooklyn South as Captain Stan Jonas. Sikking did the voice of General Gordon on the short-lived 1998 cartoon series Invasion America. His well-known films include The Competition, Outland, Up the Creek and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, in which he played Captain Styles, the captain of the USS Excelsior. Sikking's film career started in 1955. Sikking starred in the critically acclaimed 1992 Fox Network TV movie Doing Time on Maple Drive. He has made guest appearances on many TV series including Perry Mason, Rawhide, Bonanza, The Outer Limits, General Hospital, Hunter and Batman Beyond. Sikking was born in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Sue Sikking (née Paxton), was a founder of Santa Monica's Unity-by-the-Sea Church. He has two living brothers, Tom and Art, and a sister, Joy. James Barrie Sikking has a third brother, Robert Paxton Sikking born October 20, 1922, died April 22, 1988. His brother Bob served in the 101st Airborne and was a partial inspiration for Stephen Speilberg and Tom Hanks production Band of Brothers. Bob was awarded two purple hearts, the bronze star, and together with his fellow soldiers, received a presidential citation for their part in the Siege of Bastogne which led to the defeat of Hitler's sixth Army. His photograph as the first American soldier to reach Dachau Concentration Camp appears in the Imperial War Museum, London. Sikking is the father of actor Andrew Sikking.

67 Movies 97 TV Shows 166 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Submerged 20th May 2001 as Rear Admiral Cyrus Cole
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Mutiny 1st January 1999 as Lt. Cmdr. Tynan
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Tyson 29th April 1995 as Bill Clayton
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Imps* 12th December 1983 as Dracula
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Outrage! 28th November 1973 as Officer Geary
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Duckman 5th March 1994 as James Madison (voice)
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Cop Rock 26th September 1990 as Lt. Howard Hunter (uncredited)
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Hunter 18th September 1984 as Jack Small
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Paris 29th September 1979 as Lew Castle
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M*A*S*H 17th September 1972 as Finance Officer
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Banyon 15th September 1972 as Andrews
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Columbo 15th September 1971 as Policeman in Office (uncredited)
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Night Gallery 16th December 1970 as State Trooper (segment "Death in the Family")
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Night Gallery 16th December 1970 as 1st Reporter (segment "The Nature of the Enemy")
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Mannix 16th September 1967 as Sketchley
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Mannix 16th September 1967 as Mark Langdon
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Ironside 28th March 1967 as Voice Print Officer Jay
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The F.B.I. 19th September 1965 as Hair and Fibers Expert
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The F.B.I. 19th September 1965 as Second Special Agent
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The F.B.I. 19th September 1965 as SRA Herbert Withers
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The F.B.I. 19th September 1965 as Technician (uncredited)
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The F.B.I. 19th September 1965 as FBI Firearms and Ballistics Technician
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The Loner 18th September 1965 as Confederate Captain
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Bonanza 12th September 1959 as Jack Rimbau
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Bonanza 12th September 1959 as Kevin Maco
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Rawhide 9th January 1959 as Luke Harger
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Perry Mason 21st September 1957 as Civilian Engineer Bert Springer