dementia - Mourning actor James Sikking
James Sikking was 90 years old when he passed away. This is reported by "People" among others. According to the actor's press representative, Cynthia Snyder, Sikking passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. The 90-year-old was reportedly suffering from dementia.
James Sicking's Career Spanned Over 60 Years
James Sicking's career spanned over six decades. He was best known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter in the TV series "Hill Street Blues", which ran for seven seasons from 1981 to 1987. The Emmy-nominated actor also had a leading role as Dr. David Howser, father of the brilliant Doogie (played by Neil Patrick Harris) in the TV series "Doogie Howser, M.D.", which aired from 1989 to 1993.
Although he was mainly known for his TV roles, James Sikking also had numerous appearances on the stage and the big screen, such as as an assassin in John Boorman's film "Point Blank" (1967), as Federation Captain Styles in "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" (1984) under the direction of Leonard Nimoy, or as the FBI director in Alan J. Pakula's "The Parallax View" (1974). He was also seen in the films "The Magnificent Seven Ride!" (1972), "A Man for All Season" (2005), and "Fool's Gold" (2008).
James Sikking was Married Twice
The actor, who was born in Los Angeles in 1934, was married for the second time to Florine Sikking, an author, whom he met at the university and married in September 1962. According to media reports, his survivors include his children Emily and Andrew, as well as several grandchildren.
In theFilm World, James Sikking's notable role was as Dr. David Howser in "Doogie Howser, M.D.", a series set in Los Angeles. During his six-decade-long career, he also appeared in films like "Point Blank" and "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock".
James B. Sikking, the father of Dr. Doogie Howser, shared screen time with his real-life counterpart, James Sikking, in various projects, including "The Magnificent Seven Ride!" and "The Parallax View".
