Biography for
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Date of Birth

20 December 1932, Denison, Texas, USA

Birth Name

John Benedict Hillerman

Height

5' 7" (1.70 m)

Trivia

Attended The University of Texas at Austin.

Reports of the death of Mr. Hillerman were confused with the death of another John Hillerman. This Mr. Hillerman is alive and well. [1996]

Has appeared as the character "Jonathan Higgins" in three separate television shows: "Magnum, P.I." (1980), "Simon & Simon" (1981) and "Murder, She Wrote" (1984) In "Quantum Leap" (1989) a kid can be seen watching Magnum, PI. on the telly.

He is a native Texan, thus his British accent in "Magnum, P.I." (1980) is fake.

He developed his British accent for "Magnum, P.I." (1980) by watching and listening to the performances of Laurence Olivier.

Once received a fan letter from a British Lord that read, "You are a credit to the Empire.".

While serving in the U.S. Air Force at Carswell AFB, TX, tried out for a local play and discovered he loved acting.

Personal Quotes

[on "Magnum, P.I." (1980) co-star Tom Selleck] "The biggest boy scout in America.

Where Are They Now

(2000) Retired in Texas.