James B. Sikking, the actor recognized for his roles on reveals like Hill Avenue Blues and Doogie Howser, M.D., has died. He was 90.
Sikking died of dementia Saturday at his Los Angeles house, the place his publicist Cynthia Snyder tells Deadline that the actor was surrounded by household in his remaining moments.
“In a outstanding profession, Sikking’s splendidly thrilling face gave us drama, comedy, tragedy and hilarious farse. His profession spanned over six many years in tv, movie and on stage,” mentioned Snyder in a press release, including: “His expertise, integrity and creativeness intrigued and delighted audiences.”
Most recognized for taking part in Lt. Howard Hunter on Hill Avenue Blues and Dr. David Howser on Doogie Howser, M.D., Sikking additionally appeared on such reveals as Rawhide, Bonanza, Starsky & Hutch, The Rockford Recordsdata, Brooklyn South, Turnabout, Basic Hospital and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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On the massive display screen, Sikking starred alongside Frank Sinatra in Von Ryan’s Specific (1965) and Elvis Presley in Charro! (1969), in addition to movies like Extraordinary Folks (1960), Scorpio (1973), Star Trek III: The Seek for Spock (1984), The Pelican Temporary (1993), Fever Pitch (2005) and Manufactured from Honor (2008).
James B. Sikking as Lt. Howard Hunter in ‘Hill Avenue Blues’
.Jack Hamilton/NBCUniversal by way of Getty Pictures
Sikking additionally appeared onstage in such performs as Exit Technique, The Massive Knife, Put Them All Collectively, No one Loves an Albatross and a tour of Neil Simon‘s Plaza Suite.
Born March 5, 1934 in Los Angeles, Sikking was named after writer James Barrie. “It appeared an ideal alternative,” mentioned Snyder. “There’s a little bit of Peter Pan in James… his sense of creativeness appeared whether or not taking part in roles on stage or display screen.”
He studied theater at UCLA, the place he met spouse Florine Caplan, whereas additionally serving within the army.
Sikking is survived by spouse Florine; son Andrew; daughter Dr. Emily Sikking; and 4 grandchildren.
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