James Sikking


James Barrie Sikking is an American former actor known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s TV series Hill Street Blues.

Early years

Sikking was born in Los Angeles. His mother, Sue Sikking, was a founder of Santa Monica's Unity-by-the-Sea Church. He graduated from UCLA in 1959 and attended the University of Hawaii. He has two brothers, Tom and Art, and a sister, Joy.

Career

Sikking starred on the ABC TV series Doogie Howser, M.D. as Dr. David Howser and on the 1997 drama series Brooklyn South as Captain Stan Jonas. He also portrayed Geoffrey St. James on the NBC comedy Turnabout and voiced General Gordon on the short-lived 1998 cartoon series Invasion America. He is often credited as James B. Sikking.
His film work includes The Competition, Outland, Up the Creek,
and Narrow Margin, as well as a minor part, as a cynical hitman, in the earlier Point Blank. Sikking's film career started in 1955. Sikking starred in the 1992 TV movie Doing Time on Maple Drive. He has made guest appearances on many TV series including Perry Mason, Rawhide, The Fugitive, Bonanza, The Outer Limits, General Hospital, The Rockford Files, The Bob Newhart Show, Hogan's Heroes, Rich Man, Poor Man Book II, Hunter and Batman Beyond.

Personal life

He is married to cookbook author Florine Sikking.

Filmography

* - directed by Peter Hyams