Hollywood actor James B. Sikking, greatest identified for his roles in Hill Road Blues and Doogie Howser, MD, has died on the age of 90 after a battle with dementia.
James B. Sikking has died on the age of 90 after a battle with dementia.
The actor, identified for showing in reveals comparable to Hill Road Blues and Doogie Howser, M.D., died “peacefully at his residence in Los Angeles surrounded by his household,” his consultant Cynthia Synder mentioned in a press release. The reason for demise was issues from dementia.
Cynthia remembered James for his spectacular profession. “In a exceptional profession, Sikking’s splendidly thrilling face introduced us drama, comedy, tragedy and hilarious farce,” she mentioned.
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Talking to Selection, Cynthia added: “His profession spanned over six a long time in tv, movie and theatre.” Followers have been paying tribute to James on-line, with one particular person posting on X: “Saddened by the passing of James B Sikking. Howard was my favorite character on the present. Relaxation in peace.”
“Oh no one other demise of a beloved movie star what’s going on I've been a fan of his character on Hill Road Blues for a very long time and I appreciated him as Doogie Howser's dad on the 80's TV present RIP James,” wrote one other fan.
A 3rd fan praised the actor's profession, writing, “Good in lots of issues, significantly as Howard Hunter.” James appeared in lots of movie and tv productions all through his profession, together with Little Home on the Prairie, Basic Hospital, Brooklyn South, Fever Notes and Strange Individuals.
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From 1981 to 1987, James performed considered one of his hottest roles: Lieutenant Howard Hunter on the NBC police collection Hill Road Blues. In 1984, he acquired an Emmy nomination for his position as Excellent Supporting Actor in a Drama Sequence.
“Once they introduced the Emmy nominations, I used to be surprised,” he admitted on the time. Talking to The Seattle Occasions, the actor added: “I assumed I used to be about to be out of a job and we ended up being probably the most awarded present that 12 months.”
“I've been an actor for 50 years, and once I look again, I feel it was the very best present I've ever been on.” He’s additionally remembered for enjoying David Howser, the daddy of kid prodigy Doogie Howser (Neil Patrick Harris), on the ABC collection Doogie Howser, M.D.
James is survived by his spouse Florine Caplan, son Andrew, daughter Dr Emily Sikking and 4 grandchildren, Lola and Gemma Sikking and Hugh and Madeline “Maddie” Milam.