American actor James B. Sikking, greatest recognized for his roles within the collection ‘Hill Avenue Blues’ and ‘Doogie Howser’, has died on the age of 90. He died at his residence in Los Angeles on account of problems ensuing from dementia, his consultant Cynthia Snyder introduced, in keeping with The Hollywood Reporter (THR).
James B. Sikking performed no-nonsense Lt. Howard Hunter on “Hill Avenue Blues” and a good-natured physician on “Doogie Howser, M.D.” Emmy-nominated Sikking labored underneath director Steven Bochco on these collection in addition to “Brooklyn South,” in keeping with THR.
He was greatest recognized for his tv work, though he additionally had vital movie roles. He performed a hitman in Level Clean (1967) directed by John Boorman, and the strict Captain Types in Leonard Nimoy’s Star Trek III: The Seek for Spock (1984). He additionally performed an FBI director in Alan J. Pakula’s The Pelican Temporary (1993).
Sikking appeared in 144 episodes over the seven seasons of Hill Avenue Blues (1981-1987) and acquired an Emmy nomination in 1984. Along with his best-known roles, Sikking appeared in a wide range of different tv and movie productions all through his prolonged profession. He appeared in such collection as The Outer Limits, The Rockford Recordsdata, Hawaii 5-O and The Streets of San Francisco.
He additionally made appearances in movies reminiscent of ‘Up the Creek’ (1984) and ‘Bizarre Individuals’ (1980), the latter profitable the Oscar for Finest Image.
His private life
Born in Los Angeles on March 5, 1934, his mom, Sue, based Unity by the Sea Church in Santa Monica, California, after recovering from a severe automotive accident, and his father, Artwork, joined the congregation following his spouse.
Sikking was married to Florine Sikking since 1954 and collectively that they had three kids. He was recognized for his dedication to his household and his ardour for theatre, which led him to develop into concerned in native theatre productions when he was not engaged on tv or movie tasks.
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