Larry Hagman

American television, stage and film actor

Died when: 81 years 63 days (974 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Larry Martin Hagman (September 21, 1931 – November 23, 2012) was an American film and television actor, director and producer, best known for playing a ruthless oil baron, J.R.

Ewing in the 1978–1991 primetime television soap opera Dallas and the befuddled astronaut, Major Anthony "Tony" Nelson in the 1965–1970 sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.

Hagman had supporting roles in numerous films, including Fail-Safe, Harry and Tonto, S.O.B., Nixon and Primary Colors.His television appearances also included guest roles on dozens of shows spanning from the late 1950s until his death and a reprise of his signature role on the 2012 revival of Dallas.

Hagman also worked as a television producer and director.He was the son of actress Mary Martin.Hagman underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 1995.

He died on November 23, 2012, from complications of acute myeloid leukemia.

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