John Hillerman
John Hillerman was an American actor best known for playing Jonathan Quayle Higgins III on the television series *Magnum, P.I.*.
John Hillerman was an American actor best known for playing Jonathan Quayle Higgins III on the television series *Magnum, P.I.*. He won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for the role and retired from acting in 1999. He was born in Denison, Texas, and died in Houston, Texas, in 2017.
Early life
John Benedict Hillerman was born in Denison, Texas, in 1932. Available biographical sources identify him as an American actor with roots in Texas.
Acting career
Hillerman worked in film and television from the 1970s through 1999. He appeared in notable productions including *Chinatown* and *Blazing Saddles*, but became best known for *Magnum, P.I.*.
Magnum, P.I. success
His portrayal of Jonathan Quayle Higgins III on *Magnum, P.I.* was the defining role of his career. For that performance, he won major television awards and received several further nominations.
Later life and death
Hillerman retired from acting in 1999. He died in Houston, Texas, in 2017.
Key facts
- John Hillerman is best known for his role as Jonathan Quayle Higgins III on *Magnum, P.I.*.
- He won a Golden Globe Award in 1981 and a Primetime Emmy Award in 1987 for that role.
- His film credits include *Chinatown* and *Blazing Saddles*.
- He retired from acting in 1999.
- He died in Houston, Texas, in 2017 at age 84.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_HillermanSupports: Birth and death dates, career overview, *Magnum, P.I.* role, awards, retirement.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384916/bio/Supports: Birth name, birthplace, death place, occupation, and biographical details.
- Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/john-hillerman-294613/biographySupports: Death date and general career description.
- Amazon Prime Video — https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/John-Hillerman/amzn1.dv.gti.caff35eb-37c1-43b3-80bb-caa86d4f51b2/Supports: Known-for titles and Golden Globe win.