Hill Street Blues actor dies at 90

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James B. Sicking, an actor known for his roles on shows like Hill Street Blues And Dougie Hauser, MDHe died at the age of 90.

American actor John Sicking died Saturday at his home in Los Angeles due to dementia, as his manager Cynthia Snyder told Deadline that the actor was surrounded by his family in his final moments.

“In a remarkable career, Seeking’s flamboyant face has brought us drama, comedy, tragedy and hilarious farce. His career spanned more than six decades in television, film and on stage,” Snyder said in a statement. “His talent, integrity and imagination have captivated and delighted audiences.”

He is best known for playing Lieutenant Howard Hunter in Hill Street Blues Dr. David Hauser on Dougie Hauser, MDSeeking has also appeared in shows such as: rawhide, Bonanza, Starsky and Hutch, Rockford Files, south brooklyn, Transformation, Public Hospital And Curb your enthusiasm.

On the big screen, Siking starred alongside Frank Sinatra in Phone Ryan Express (1965) and Elvis Presley in Charo! (1969), as well as films such as ordinary people (1960), the scorpion (1973), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Pelican Brief (1993), temperature (2005) and The product of pride (2008).

Sikking also appeared on stage in plays such as Exit strategy, big knife, put them all together, Nobody likes an albatross. And a tour of Neil Simon Plaza Wing.

Born March 5, 1934, in Los Angeles, Sikking was named after author James Barrie. “It seemed like a perfect choice to me,” Snyder said. “There’s a bit of Peter Pan in James… His sense of imagination came through whether he was playing roles on stage or screen.”

He studied theater at UCLA, where he met his wife, Florine Kaplan, while also serving in the military.

Sikking is survived by his wife Florine, his son Andrew, his daughter Dr. Emily Sikking, and four grandchildren.