James B. Sikking was born on March 5, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Unity ministers. He is probably best known for his yeoman work as hard-charging--and hardheaded--SWAT leader Lt. Howard Hunter on the classic police drama
Hill Street Blues. His full name--James Barrie Sikking--was given to him as J.M. Barrie (of "Peter Pan" fame) was his parents' favorite author at the time...See full bio »
(1987) He acted in Clifford Odets's play, "The Big Knife," at the Albery Theatre in London, England with Martin Shaw and Gayle Hunnicutt in the cast.
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His mom Sue, dad Andy, brother Tom, and brother Bob were ordained ministers in the Unity Church. Mom Sue led Unity by the Sea in Santa Monica for decades, and brother Bob served as president of the Assn. of Unity Churches for years.
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