James Sikking - Mourning for the actor
James Sikking (1934-2024) passed away at the age of 90. People magazine reported this, citing the actor's press representative, Cynthia Snyder. According to 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 became known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter in the 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, 51), in the series "Doogie Howser, M.D.," which aired from 1989 to 1993.
Although he was best known for his TV roles, James Sikking also had numerous appearances on the stage and the big screen. For instance, he played an assassin in John Boorman's (91) film "Point Blank" (1967), as Federation Captain Styles in "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" (1984) under the direction of Leonard Nimoy (1931-2015), or as the FBI director in Alan J. Pakula's (1928-1998) "The Parallax View" (1993). He was also seen in the films "The Magnificent Seven Ride!" (1972), "A Man for All Season" (2005), or "Fool's Gold" (2008).
James Sikking was Married Twice
The actor, who was born in Los Angeles in 1934, was married to Florine Sikking in his second marriage. He met her at the university and married her in September 1962. According to US media reports, his survivors include his children Emily and Andrew, as well as several grandchildren.
In the film world, James B. Sikking garnered acclaim for his role as Dr. David Howser in the popular series "Doogie Howser, M.D.," alongside Neil Patrick Harris. During his illustrious career, Sikking also appeared in Los Angeles-based productions, such as playing an assassin in John Boorman's film "Point Blank."
