1934-03-05 Los Angeles, California, United States
James B. Sikking (March 5, 1934 - July 13, 2024) was an American actor known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s NBC TV series Hill Street Blues. He also starred on the ABC TV series Doogie Howser, M.D. as Dr. David Howser and on the short-lived 1997 CBS drama series Brooklyn South as Captain Stan Jonas. Sikking did the voice of General Gordon on the short-lived 1998 cartoon series Invasion America. His well-known films include The Competition, Outland, Up the Creek and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, in which he played Captain Styles, the captain of the USS Excelsior. Sikking's film career started in 1955. Sikking starred in the critically acclaimed 1992 Fox Network TV movie Doing Time on Maple Drive. He has made guest appearances on many TV series including Perry Mason, Rawhide, Bonanza, The Outer Limits, General Hospital, Hunter and Batman Beyond. Sikking was born in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Sue Sikking (née Paxton), was a founder of Santa Monica's Unity-by-the-Sea Church. He has two living brothers, Tom and Art, and a sister, Joy. James Barrie Sikking has a third brother, Robert Paxton Sikking born October 20, 1922, died April 22, 1988. His brother Bob served in the 101st Airborne and was a partial inspiration for Stephen Speilberg and Tom Hanks production Band of Brothers. Bob was awarded two purple hearts, the bronze star, and together with his fellow soldiers, received a presidential citation for their part in the Siege of Bastogne which led to the defeat of Hitler's sixth Army. His photograph as the first American soldier to reach Dachau Concentration Camp appears in the Imperial War Museum, London. Sikking is the father of actor Andrew Sikking.
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Made of Honor | Reverend Foote | 2008-04-30 |
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Fever Pitch | Doug Meeks | 2005-04-06 |
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Submerged | Rear Admiral Cyrus Cole | 2001-05-20 |
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Nowhere to Land | George Eller | 2000-03-12 |
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Mutiny | Lt. Cmdr. Tynan | 1999-01-01 |
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The Ring | Sam Liebman | 1996-10-20 |
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Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou | Roger Salisbury | 1995-01-09 |
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Dare to Love | Ron Wells | 1995-12-17 |
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Dead Badge | Wheeler / Aaron Feld | 1995-03-28 |
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In Pursuit of Honor | Gen Douglas MacArthur | 1995-03-18 |
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Tyson | Bill Clayton | 1995-04-29 |
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Seduced by Evil | Nick Lindsay | 1994-08-25 |
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The Pelican Brief | FBI Director Denton Voyles | 1993-09-17 |
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Doing Time on Maple Drive | Phil Carter | 1992-03-16 |
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Final Approach | Col. Jason Halsey | 1991-12-06 |
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Narrow Margin | Nelson | 1990-09-21 |
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Desperado: Badlands Justice | Kirby Clarke | 1989-12-17 |
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The Final Days | Elliott Richardson | 1989-10-29 |
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Too Good to Be True | Russell Quinton | 1988-11-14 |
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Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss | The Old Man | 1988-08-05 |
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Police Story: The Freeway Killings | Mayor Cameron | 1987-05-03 |
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Bay Coven | Nicholas Kline | 1987-10-25 |
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Soul Man | Bill Watson | 1986-10-24 |
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Morons from Outer Space | Col. Raymond Laribee, CIA | 1985-03-29 |
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First Steps | Jim Davis | 1985-03-19 |
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Up the Creek | Tozer | 1984-04-06 |
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The Jesse Owens Story | Avery Brundage | 1984-07-09 |
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock | Captain Styles | 1984-06-01 |
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Imps* | Dracula | 1983-12-12 |
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The Star Chamber | Dr. Harold Lewin | 1983-08-05 |
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The Magic Statue | Geoffrey St. James | 1982-11-15 |
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Outland | Sgt. Montone | 1981-05-22 |
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Trouble in High Timber Country | Roger Lomax | 1980-06-27 |
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Ordinary People | Ray Hanley | 1980-09-19 |
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The Competition | Brudenell | 1980-12-03 |
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The Electric Horseman | Dietrich | 1979-12-21 |
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Capricorn One | Control Room Man | 1977-12-10 |
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Man From Atlantis: Killer Spores | Colonel Manzone | 1977-05-17 |
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Calling Doctor Storm, M.D. | Bart Burton | 1977-08-25 |
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Kill Me If You Can | Mr. Lea | 1977-09-25 |
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Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy | Commander Devril | 1977-09-18 |
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The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One | New Orleans SAC | 1974-11-08 |
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The Terminal Man | Ralph Friedman | 1974-06-19 |
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The Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping | 2nd OSO Agent | 1973-11-17 |
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The President's Plane Is Missing | Aide to Dunbar | 1973-10-23 |
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The Alpha Caper | Henry Kellner | 1973-10-06 |
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Scorpio | Harris | 1973-04-11 |
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Brother on the Run | Lt Summers | 1973-07-13 |
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Coffee, Tea or Me? | Businessman | 1973-09-11 |
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Outrage | Officer Geary | 1973-11-28 |
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Family Flight | Second Controller | 1972-10-25 |
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Man On A String | Pipe Smoker | 1972-02-18 |
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The Magnificent Seven Ride! | Captain Andy Hayes | 1972-08-01 |
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The New Centurions | Sergeant Anders | 1972-08-03 |
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The Astronaut | Astronaut Higgins | 1972-01-08 |
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Gidget Gets Married | Jim Johnson | 1972-01-04 |
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Inside O.U.T. | Patrolman | 1971-03-22 |
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Escape from the Planet of the Apes | Control Room Officer (uncredited) | 1971-05-20 |
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The Night God Screamed | Deacon Paul | 1971-01-01 |
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Daddy's Gone A-Hunting | Joe Menchell | 1969-05-13 |
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Charro! | Gunner | 1969-03-13 |
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Point Blank | Hired Gun | 1967-08-30 |
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In Like Flint | Secret Service Man (uncredited) | 1967-03-15 |
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Von Ryan's Express | American POW | 1965-06-23 |
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Five Guns West | Union Soldier (uncredited) | 1955-04-15 |
