Larry HagmanLawrence Martin Hagman (better known as Larry Hagman) (born September 21, 1931) is an American actor most famous for playing J.R. Ewing on Dallas. Hagman was born in Fort Worth, Texas. His mother was the legendary stage actress Mary Martin. Hagman served in the United States Air Force and served with an entertainment unit. He began his own acting career shortly afterwards and appeared on television soap operas and began getting movie roles. He appeared as the nervous translator opposite Henry Fonda's President in Sidney Lumet's doomsday thriller Fail Safe (1964). He also appeared opposite John Wayne in the World War II epic In Harm's Way (1965). Hagman had been a heavy smoker as a young man, but a terrifying experience forced him to quit. He was making a movie in Italy and came down with a severe cough. The doctor mistakingly thought he had cancer but the diagnosis was later corrected. Hagman was so shaken by this he immediately became strongly anti-smoking. He has recorded several public service announcements pleading with smokers to quit and urging non-smokers never to start. In addition to his role on Dallas, Hagman is well known for his role as Tony Nelson on the popular television sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970), on which he co-starred opposite Barbara Eden. Hagman also directed several episodes of this show, but never enjoyed his time on the series; he thought of himself as a serious actor, so Jeannie's silliness was never satisfactory. In fact, in the years after the series, Hagman severely distanced himself from Jeannie, refusing to speak about it until 2001, the year his tell-all book was published. After the series was cancelled, Hagman had two other short-lived series in the 1970s, Here We Go Again and The Good Life. He did guest appearances on television shows such as Love American Style, Medical Center, and McCloud. He appeared in such televison films as Getting Away From It All (1972), Sidekicks (1974), Sarah T...Portrait Of A Teenage Alcoholic (1975), The Return Of The World's Greatest Detective (1976), Intimate Strangers (1977), and Checkered Flag Or Crash (1977). Hagman also appeared in theatrical films such as Harry And Tonto (1974), The Eagle Has Landed (1977), and Superman (1978). He even directed a low-budget horror film in 1972 called Beware The Blob! Some have jokingly called this "the film that JR shot". Hagman had been typecast somewhat as a "nice guy" and in 1978 he got a chance to break away from this when he was offered the leading role in Dallas, which became television's first prime time "soap opera". There is a story that Hagman's agent had warned him "There is not a single likeable person in this show and they want you to play the worst one". Hagman is said to have replied "I like this already!". The show is the saga of the Ewings, a rich oil family and Hagman played the central character John Ross (J.R.) Ewing. J.R. was perhaps televison's greatest villain. He was greedy, cruel, manipulative and absolutely without morals or scruples. Hagman won wide praise for his performance because many pointed out that he made J.R. oddly charming. For example, many women would come up to him and say "Oh J.R., I hate you kiss me!". At the conclusion of the 1979-80 season, J.R. was shot by an unknown assailant and the burning question that summer all over the United States was "Who shot J.R.?". When the culprit was finally revealed on November 21, 1980, the show got the highest ratings in television history. It even rated higher than the final episode of The Fugitive. Larry Hagman stayed with Dallas until it was cancelled in 1991. In 1996, Hagman underwent a lifesaving liver transplant. He came forward and admitted to having been a heavy drinker for years. In all fairness, it should be noted that according to all accounts, Hagman is nothing like JR in real life. He has given generously to many causes and has been married to the same woman for almost 50 years, a rare occurrence in Hollywood. Hagman is known to friends as an eccentric and a practical joker. For example, he insists that fans sing to him or tell him a joke before they get his autograph and he never says a word on Sundays, a habit he has kept for years. His nickname is the Mad Monk of Malibu. This page about Larry Hagman includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Larry Hagman News stories about Larry Hagman External links for Larry Hagman Videos for Larry Hagman Wikis about Larry Hagman Discussion Groups about Larry Hagman Blogs about Larry Hagman Images of Larry Hagman |
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His nickname is the Mad Monk of Malibu. aka The Mighty Ducks Are the Champions (UK: video box title). For example, he insists that fans sing to him or tell him a joke before they get his autograph and he never says a word on Sundays, a habit he has kept for years. aka Champions .. Hagman is known to friends as an eccentric and a practical joker. .. He has given generously to many causes and has been married to the same woman for almost 50 years, a rare occurrence in Hollywood. aka The Mighty Ducks 2. In all fairness, it should be noted that according to all accounts, Hagman is nothing like JR in real life. .. He came forward and admitted to having been a heavy drinker for years. aka Lac magique, Le (Canada: French title: TV title). In 1996, Hagman underwent a lifesaving liver transplant. aka Glenorky .. Larry Hagman stayed with Dallas until it was cancelled in 1991. .. It even rated higher than the final episode of The Fugitive. aka Ronnie et Julie (Canada: French title). When the culprit was finally revealed on November 21, 1980, the show got the highest ratings in television history. .. At the conclusion of the 1979-80 season, J.R. was shot by an unknown assailant and the burning question that summer all over the United States was "Who shot J.R.?". aka Un élève doué - Été de corruption (France: dubbed version). For example, many women would come up to him and say "Oh J.R., I hate you kiss me!". aka Élève doué, L' (Canada: French title) .. oddly charming. .. Hagman won wide praise for his performance because many pointed out that he made J.R. aka Urban Legend (France). He was greedy, cruel, manipulative and absolutely without morals or scruples. aka Mixed Culture (USA) .. was perhaps televison's greatest villain. .. J.R. aka Clan des Skulls, Le (Canada: French title). The show is the saga of the Ewings, a rich oil family and Hagman played the central character John Ross (J.R.) Ewing. .. Hagman is said to have replied "I like this already!". aka Road to Hell (USA). There is a story that Hagman's agent had warned him "There is not a single likeable person in this show and they want you to play the worst one". aka Coyboys and Idiots (USA: cable TV title) .. Hagman had been typecast somewhat as a "nice guy" and in 1978 he got a chance to break away from this when he was offered the leading role in Dallas, which became television's first prime time "soap opera". .. He even directed a low-budget horror film in 1972 called Beware The Blob! Some have jokingly called this "the film that JR shot". Joshua Jackson has had involvement in:. Hagman also appeared in theatrical films such as Harry And Tonto (1974), The Eagle Has Landed (1977), and Superman (1978). He is rumored to hold dual U.S./Canadian citizenship. He appeared in such televison films as Getting Away From It All (1972), Sidekicks (1974), Sarah T...Portrait Of A Teenage Alcoholic (1975), The Return Of The World's Greatest Detective (1976), Intimate Strangers (1977), and Checkered Flag Or Crash (1977). Joshua is left-handed and is around 6 feet tall. He did guest appearances on television shows such as Love American Style, Medical Center, and McCloud. He is best known for the role of Pacey Witter on Dawson's Creek, but he has also appeared in several movies including Cruel Intentions, Apt Pupil, Scream 2, The Laramie Project and The Skulls. After the series was cancelled, Hagman had two other short-lived series in the 1970s, Here We Go Again and The Good Life. Soon after he took up acting, landing a role in a commercial for Keebler's Potato Chips. In fact, in the years after the series, Hagman severely distanced himself from Jeannie, refusing to speak about it until 2001, the year his tell-all book was published. Jackson grew up in California until age 4, when his family moved back to Vancouver. Hagman also directed several episodes of this show, but never enjoyed his time on the series; he thought of himself as a serious actor, so Jeannie's silliness was never satisfactory. He currently divides his time between North Carolina (where his television program Dawson's Creek was filmed) and Vancouver. In addition to his role on Dallas, Hagman is well known for his role as Tony Nelson on the popular television sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970), on which he co-starred opposite Barbara Eden. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has recorded several public service announcements pleading with smokers to quit and urging non-smokers never to start. Joshua Carter Jackson (born June 11, 1978) is an actor in American television and movies. Hagman was so shaken by this he immediately became strongly anti-smoking. Tom (11 years). The doctor mistakingly thought he had cancer but the diagnosis was later corrected. Crooked Hearts (1991) ... He was making a movie in Italy and came down with a severe cough. Young Mac. Hagman had been a heavy smoker as a young man, but a terrifying experience forced him to quit. Payoff (1991) (TV) ... He also appeared opposite John Wayne in the World War II epic In Harm's Way (1965). Charlie Conway. He appeared as the nervous translator opposite Henry Fonda's President in Sidney Lumet's doomsday thriller Fail Safe (1964). The Mighty Ducks (1992) ... He began his own acting career shortly afterwards and appeared on television soap operas and began getting movie roles. Billy. Hagman served in the United States Air Force and served with an entertainment unit. Digger (1993) ... His mother was the legendary stage actress Mary Martin. Charlie Conway. Hagman was born in Fort Worth, Texas. D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) ... Ewing on Dallas. Mark Baker. Lawrence Martin Hagman (better known as Larry Hagman) (born September 21, 1931) is an American actor most famous for playing J.R. Andre (1994) ... Joshua Black. Magic in the Water (1995) ... John Prince, Jr. Robin of Locksley (1996) (TV) (as Josh Jackson) ... Charlie Conway. D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996) ... Ronnie Monroe. Ronnie & Julie (1997) (TV) ... Sammy. On the Edge of Innocence (1997) (TV) ... Film Class Guy #1. Scream 2 (1997) (as Josh Jackson) ... Pacey Witter. "Dawson's Creek" (1998) TV Series ... Joey. Apt Pupil (1998) ... Damon Brooks. Urban Legend (1998) ... The Battery (1998). Blaine Tuttle. Cruel Intentions (1999) ... Pacey. Muppets From Space (1999) (uncredited) ... Lucas "Luke" McNamara. The Skulls (2000) ... Beau Edson. Gossip (2000/I) ... Paul Gold. The Safety of Objects (2001) ... Matt Galloway. The Laramie Project (2002) ... Earl Crest. Lone Star State of Mind (2002) ... John. I Love Your Work (2003) ... Jake. Cursed (2004) ... Duncan Shorter. Aurora Borealis (2004) ... Chris McKinley. Americano (2004) ... |